Murnau, Borzage and Fox (2008)
Documentary focusing on the film careers F.W. Murnau, Frank Borzage and William Fox and their impact on the history of cinema.
Top billed cast
- Jeanine BasingerSelf
- John BeltonSelf
- Janet BergstromSelf
- Robert S. BirchardSelf
- Maria Elena de las CarrerasSelf
- Hervé DumontSelf
- Sam GillSelf
- Ken HankeSelf
- Rick JewellSelf
- Martin KoerberSelf
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