Turner Classic Movies (TCM) launched in 1994, featuring classic Hollywood films. Criterion Channel offers over 1000 classic titles, including master films. Fandor specializes in twentieth-century classic cinema with wider selection
Born in 1920 in Bronx to Eastern European Jewish immigrant parents. Started in Hollywood designing advertisements in 1940s. Married Ruth Cooper in 1938, had two children
Born in 1920 in Rimini to middle-class parents. Discovered cinema in 1926 through Grand Guignol and circus. Worked as caricaturist and gag writer at Marc'Aurelio magazine. Married Giulietta Masina in 1943, had one child who died in 1945
Serial films emerged in early 20th century as weekly theater shows of short stories. First serial was Edison's "What Happened to Mary" in 1912. European serials developed independently, including France's Nick Carter series
Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926, Monroe spent childhood in twelve foster homes. Married James Dougherty at age 16, divorced in 1946. Worked in munitions factory during WWII, met photographer during war
Old Hollywood era (1934-1968) produced some of the best films of all time. Hays Code restricted content, forcing innovative storytelling methods. Era featured film noir, screwball comedy, horror, and romantic dramas