Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

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Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

2011- 2011

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.0(1 votes)

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Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood is a 2011 BBC documentary series written, directed and presented by Paul Merton. The three-part series traces the rise of the American film-making industry in Hollywood through from the early years of film-making to the foundation of the major motion-picture studios and the new class of the film star.

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