Synopsis
From humble beginnings, Hollywood became the world’s leading multi-billion dollar industry of glitz, glamour, money and fame. Powerful studio moguls controlled the business and stars became global icons. Hollywood’s power and influence grows, but so does its critics, accusing it of being immoral and subversive.
- Programme: Ameireaga air Film/America in Colour
- Episode: 11
- Channel: BBC Alba
- Broadcast year: 2018
- History | Cold War
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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