Hollywood Remembers: Leading Ladies

Watch Hollywood Remembers: Leading Ladies

  • 1969
  • 5 Seasons

Hollywood Remembers: Leading Ladies is an exceptional documentary series by Multicom Entertainment Group or MEG that highlights the most iconic female stars in the golden age of Hollywood. Presented in a raw and informative narrative, the series is a treasure trove of information, archive footage, and scandals that shaped the careers of some of the best actresses of their time. From their early days in the film industry to their rise to stardom, the series showcases the bravery and strength of these women, who paved the way for modern-day actresses.

The first season of the series focuses on Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, and Audrey Hepburn. The first episode opens with a comprehensive look into the life of the gorgeous Marilyn Monroe. In the early years of her career, Marilyn suffered from typecasting, and it is said that she was never taken seriously as an actress. However, her undoubted charm, beauty and raw talent eventually won her the recognition and respect she deserved. The episode is adorned by archive footage of Marilyn himself, as well as interviews with some of her close associates, and journalists like Richard Schickel, who discuss her life, career and personal struggles.

The second episode is dedicated to another Hollywood icon, Bette Davis. Davis was known for her unique personality, fierce talent, and unreal ambition to make it big in the entertainment world. The episode captures Davis’s exceptional journey and how she managed to become one of Hollywood's most distinguished actresses of all time. It draws an intimate portrait of the star by taking the viewers through her early life, her early work, the accolades that poured in later, and the scandals that she faced in her personal life. The segment also includes interviews with some of the guests of her late-night talk shows, her biographers, and others, who share their personal experiences of Davis and how they still remember her today.

In the third episode, the series devotes itself to the legacy of Audrey Hepburn, one of the style icons of her time. The birdlike grace, the remarkable figure and the natural talent of this beloved actress are captured and depicted in rich detail. This episode looks at Hepburn’s evolving career, the ups and downs, and the inspirational role she played as a humanitarian. Hepburn had a style and a charisma that were not easily forgotten, and viewers are treated with rare interviews of the actress herself and people who worked with her. The episode reveals how she faced up to personal suffering such as the separation from her father and being caught up in the psychological impact of war.

Overall, Hollywood Remembers: Leading Ladies from MEG is a masterful tribute to the most powerful women of Hollywood. The production is meticulous, with grand archival footage and interviews with their former colleagues or experts by the topic. There is an irrefutable sense of the stars' persona that gave them their identities and delivered joy to the millions of people who watched them. The series is inspiring, elegant, humorous and legitimate in its remembrance of the legacy of these ladies, and the way they navigated through their personal and professional lives in a society that was often not on their side.

One of the most striking aspects of this documentary series is that it breaks free from the common perception that the pressures of the film industry made these ladies miserable humans. Instead, Hollywood Remembers: Leading Ladies proves that these women made conscious choices with their personalities, collective values and careers, which made them stronger and unstoppable. To watch the series is to be informed and entertained. It's a cinematic journey through the most important moments of Hollywood's past, that are shaping the industry and influencing generations of actors, actresses, writers and directors pioneers who are on their path to become Leading Ladies of their own.

Hollywood Remembers: Leading Ladies is a series that is currently running and has 5 seasons (51 episodes). The series first aired on .

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Seasons
Sophia Loren
10. Sophia Loren
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Sophia Loren.
Rosalind Russel
9. Rosalind Russel
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Rosalind Russel.
Myrna Loy
8. Myrna Loy
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Myrna Loy.
Lauren Hutton
7. Lauren Hutton
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Lauren Hutton.
Michelle Pfeiffer
6. Michelle Pfeiffer
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Michelle Pfeiffer.
Joan Fontaine
5. Joan Fontaine
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Joan Fontaine.
Joan Crawford
4. Joan Crawford
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Joan Crawford.
Jaenette MacDonald
3. Jaenette MacDonald
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Jaenette MacDonald.
Farrah Fawcett
2. Farrah Fawcett
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Farrah Fawcett.
Deborah Kerr
1. Deborah Kerr
January 1, 2006
A half-hour celebrity biography series which utilizes vintage film clips, photos and interviews featuring Deborah Kerr.
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Where to Watch Hollywood Remembers: Leading Ladies
Hollywood Remembers: Leading Ladies is available for streaming on the Multicom Entertainment Group (MEG) website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Hollywood Remembers: Leading Ladies on demand at Amazon.