The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Edith BeckerDirector
Cast
- Robert CulpNarrator
- Julie AndrewsSelf
- Angela CartwrightSelf
- Yvonne CraigSelf
- Eddie Foy IIISelf
- Charles B. FitzsimonsSelf
- Marni NixonSelf
- Adam WestSelf
- Nick AdamsSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Ann-MargretSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- John Drew BarrymoreSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Candice BergenSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Themes
hollywoodscreen test