The best Olivia de Havilland’s documentary movies
If you love cinema, you will share this ranking of the best Olivia de Havilland’s movies, although you may have ordered them differently. In any case, we hope you love it and with a little luck discovering a movie that you still don’t know about Olivia de Havilland.
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
8.5/10
This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and presenters including Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Hattie McDaniel, Fay Bainter, Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Sinclair Lewis, and more, with host Bob Hope.
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
7.8/10
Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, wardrobe tests, documentary material, and archival footage make up this star-studded voyeuristic look at the Golden age of Hollywood during the 30s, 40, and 50.
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
8.5/10
This documentary revisits the making of Gone with the Wind via archival footage, screen tests, insightful interviews and rare film footage.
The Adventures of Errol Flynn
8/10
A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.
Hollywood Without Make-Up
7.2/10
A collection of behind the scenes and home movies from the golden age of Hollywood.
Show-Business at War
7/10
A multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.
A Dream Comes True
6.1/10
A promotional short to hype the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935).
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
7.8/10
Documentary looking at the life and career of 1930s film star Leslie Howard. It features exclusive home movie footage, including footage from the Gone with the Wind set. The film includes extensive interviews with Howard's daughter, Leslie Ruth "Doodie" Howard, and contributions from friends and colleagues.
The Rebellious Olivia de Havilland
7.2/10
Many have challenged the studios. But none of them managed to win the battle. Not even Bette Davis, who was the Queen of Hollywood. And then, Olivia de Havilland came. After a first battle against Jack Warner to let her play the role of Melanie in Gone with the Wind, the actress will attack one of the biggest Hollywood machines: the Warner Studio. This episode will contribute greatly to the legend of the actress who started one of the most feminist process conducted so far in the film industry. Olivia de Havilland was the Hollywood Insoumise (insubordinate).
Bette Davis: A Basically Benevolent Volcano
8.2/10
A documentary about and an interview with Hollywood actress Bette Davis about her life and career from the late 1920s to the 1980s on stage and mostly before the camera.
Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)
9/10
Viewers are provided a visit to Ken Maynard's private circus; Bette Davis poses for her portrait; Frank McHugh plays with his children; a visit to the West Side Tennis Club affords glimpses of many stars.
Melanie Remembers: Reflections by Olivia de Havilland
7.7/10
This documentary is featured in the 4-disc Collector's Edition DVD set, released in 2004, for Gone with the Wind (1939).
