A hollywood love story 2015 100% critics 92% audience storyboard artist harold michelson and his film researcher wife, lillian, recall the influence they had on 60 years of hollywood s biggest hits. Harold and lillian worked on hundreds of iconic films during hollywood s golden age, including the ten commandments, the apartment, the birds, full metal jacket and more. Working largely uncredited in the hollywood system, storyboard artist harold and film researcher. A hollywood love story 2015, as we well as several short films. A hollywood love story 3 stars unsung heroes in the film business dont get any more unsung than harold and lillian michelson, but this.
These guys werent your typical showbiz people, however, as they worked the whole time under the radar and behind the scenes. Air force during world war ii, flying more than 40 missions over germany. A hollywood love story i was interested in watching it. This is the story of harold and lillian michelson who were a showbiz couple who enjoyed a 60 year marriage. Nobody talked about them, but everybody wanted them. A fascinating and moving account of the romantic and creative partnership of storyboard artist harold michelson and film researcher lillian michelson. A hollywood love story available in bluray, dvd ship this item temporarily out of stock online buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Was delighted to discover this wonderful,inspiring, and revealing documentary.
A hollywood love story daniel raims documentary about a hidden hollywood power couple is a. More than a history of hollywood it is a love story between the two most influential unknown crew members of hollywood. Harold michelson lillian michelson mel brooks 2017 storyboard artist harold michelson and his wife, film researcher lillian michelson, were once considered the heart of hollywood. A hollywood love story is a touching thank you letter addressed to them, sent from the heart by the docs director, daniel raim, and. For those of us who thought they knew about how films are made this documentary is a revelation. Lillian michelson, harold michelson, danny devito, mel brooks, francis ford coppola, daniel raim. Harold and lillian michelson were a behindthescenes hollywood institution. A fascinating and moving account of two unsung heroes of hollywoods. Movie fans know the work of harold and lillian, even if they dont recognize the names. Harold and lillian worked on hundreds of renowned films including the ten commandments, the apartment, the birds, whos afraid of virginia woolf. Movie fans know the work of harold and lillian michelson, even if they donat recognize the names. Discovering early hollywood and new york through the. Download a promotional flyer template for your screening of harold and lillian here.
Harold michelson february 15, 1920 march 1, 2007 was an american production designer. To book this film please contact nancy gerstman or emily russo or call 2122741989. Documentary harold and lillian is a wonderful paradox. For hires version click on photo then click on download link. Harold and lillian eloped to hollywood in 1947, where they became the film industrys secret weapons. Harold was responsible for story boards for over one hundred major motion pictures and his wife a film researcher. The michelsons are immortalized in the characters from shrek 2 as king harold and queen lillian. A hollywood love story official trailer 1 2017 documentary harold and lillian eloped to hollywood in 1947, where they became the film industrys secret weapons. A hollywood love story 2015 tv14 1h 34m documentaries storyboard artist harold michelson and his film researcher wife, lillian, recall the influence they had on 60 years of hollywood s biggest hits. Amusingly and appropriately told using archival film footage, interviews, home movies, and storyboards by the talented patrick mate, harold and lillian is about harold michelson, one of. You can watch recordings anytime, anywhere with your cloud dvr.
As with casting by, which gives overdue credit to casting director marion dougherty and others in her field, harold and lillian pays tribute to. She coedited somethings gonna live 2009 and harold and lillian. Storyboard artist harold michelson and his wife, film researcher lillian michelson, were a talented couple once considered the heart of hollywood. I hope it will be aired again very soon as its one of those rarer. Lillian and harold michelson in toronto in november 1994 on the set of intersection in daniel raims harold and lillian. A hollywood love story rent movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. Harold michelson had an enviable career as a storyboard artist, art director, then production designer, on famed projects such as ben hur, whos afraid of. Two people who loved each other immensely and left a lasting impact, both personally and professionally, is as inspiring as it is heartwarming. Working largely uncredited in the hollywood system, storyboard artist harold and film researcher lillian left an indelible mark on classics by alfred hitchcock, steven spielberg, mel brooks, stanley kubrick, roman polanski and many more. A hollywood love story is documentary filmmaker daniel raims ode to a couple whose greatest triumph was their relationship. Pdf download silent visions discovering early hollywood and new york. In addition, he worked as an illustrator andor storyboard artist on numerous films from the 1940s through the 1990s. A hollywood love story 2015 tv14 1h 34m critically acclaimed films storyboard artist harold michelson and his film researcher wife, lillian, recall the influence they had on 60 years of hollywood s biggest hits. A hollywood love story is a heartfelt tribute to a couple that put their hearts and souls into a lasting creative and romantic partnership.
Through an engaging mix of love letters, film clips. A hollywood love story 2017 starring harold michelson and lillian michelson on dvd and bluray. A hollywood love story chronicles the romantic and creative partnership of storyboard artist harold michelson and his wife. Harold was a hollywood storyboard artist and lillian a film researcher. Harold michelson, who passed away in 2007, was an art director and storyboard artist on some of the greatest films ever made. A hollywood love story is a heartfelt tribute to their hard work, their marriage and their creativity, as if proof that good people and good ideas can come from a business of fantasy that is rarely shown with such sincere warmth. A fascinating and moving account of two unsung heroes of hollywood s. A hollywood love story 2015 is an entertaining if slight documentary, about the personal and professional lives of a muchloved film industry couple, he a storyboard illustratorturnedproduction designer, she the respected head.
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A hollywood love story premieres at the esteemed doc nyc festival, on tuesday, after bowing in france earlier this year as. To book this film please contact nancy gerstman or emily russo or call 212274 1989. Storyboard artist harold michelson and his film researcher wife, lillian, recall the. Movie fans know the work of harold and lillian michelson, even if they dont recognize the names.
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