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Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

2011Show1 season3 episodes

Documentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood is a 2011 BBC documentary series written, directed and presented by Paul Merton. The three-part series traces the rise of the American film-making industry in Hollywood through from the early years of film-making to the foundation of the major motion-picture studios and the new class of the film star.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for brutality, scares or laughs.

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Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 6.7

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Paul Merton

Everyone

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Facts

May 27, 2011 · June 10, 2011 · Ended

First aired
May 27, 2011
Last aired
June 10, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood worth watching?"

Questions about Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 58 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

Will I feel good after watching Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.