Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1

1999 1h 30m EN

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★9.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of legends. See some of Hollywood's top names and greatest talents in their very first appearances on celluloid. From Dustin Hoffman's 1966 stock and personality tests to Raquel Welch and James Coburn cavorting for Our Man Flint, from The Three Stooges to Rock Hudson, see stars trying to get on film.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Culp
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Julie Andrews
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Angela Cartwright
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Yvonne Craig
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Eddie Foy III
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Charles B. Fitzsimons
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Marni Nixon
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Adam West
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Edith Becker

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CAST

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Robert Culp and Julie Andrews and Angela Cartwright carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0447998 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Edith Becker directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Robert Culp and Julie Andrews and Angela Cartwright carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt0447998 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.