Movie

The Romance of Celluloid

★ 7.0(2)193710m

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Good to know

Director: Douglas Shearer
Release date: 1937-08-27
Runtime: 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Romance of Celluloid

The Romance of Celluloid is a 1937 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Douglas Shearer, starring Jack Dawn, Virginia Grey and Clark Gable. It has a runtime of 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Romance of Celluloid in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Several behind the scenes aspects of the movie-making business, which results in the enjoyment the movie going public has in going to the theater, are presented. They include: the production of celluloid aka film stock, the materials used in the production of which include cotton and silver; construction crews who build sets including those to look like cities, towns and villages around the world; a visit with Jack Dawn who demonstrates the process of creating a makeup design; the screen testing process, where many an acting hopeful gets his/her start; the work of the candid camera man, the prying eyes behind the movie camera; a visit with Adrian, who designs the clothes worn by many of the stars on screen; and a visit with Herbert Stothart as he conducts his musical score for Conquest (1937). These behind the scenes looks provide the opportunity to get acquainted with the cavalcade of MGM stars and their productions that will grace the silver screen in the 1937/38 movie season.

Cast

Jack Dawn

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Virginia Grey

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Clark Gable

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Robert Montgomery

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Cliff Edwards

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Rosalind Russell

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Gladys George

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Jessie Ralph

Self

Maureen O'Sullivan

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Adrian

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Jeanette MacDonald

Self (archive footage)

Herbert Stothart

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Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Romance of Celluloid in Italy?+

The Romance of Celluloid is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Romance of Celluloid on Netflix?+

The Romance of Celluloid is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Romance of Celluloid?+

The Romance of Celluloid has a runtime of 10 minutes (10 minutes).

Who stars in The Romance of Celluloid?+

The Romance of Celluloid stars Jack Dawn, Virginia Grey, Clark Gable, Robert Montgomery and Cliff Edwards.

When did The Romance of Celluloid come out?+

The Romance of Celluloid is a 1937 movie directed by Douglas Shearer.

What genre is The Romance of Celluloid?+

The Romance of Celluloid is Documentary film.

Who directed The Romance of Celluloid?+

The Romance of Celluloid was directed by Douglas Shearer.