The Women Who Run Hollywood (2016): Cast
The Women Who Run Hollywood is a 2016 documentary directed by Clara Kuperberg and Julia Kuperberg, starring Lois Weber, Frances Marion and Mary Pickford. It runs 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 52 min
- Directors
- Clara Kuperberg and Julia Kuperberg
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Women Who Run Hollywood About?
The premise of The Women Who Run Hollywood without spoilers.
This documentary explores the significant, yet often overlooked, contributions of pioneering women in Hollywood’s early years. It highlights figures like Alice Guy, the director of the first talkie, and Lois Weber, a prolific filmmaker who produced the first color film. The film also recognizes Frances Marion, a celebrated screenwriter who collaborated with Mary Pickford and won two Oscars, and Dorothy Arzner, a remarkably influential director. The film examines why these talented women were largely forgotten and celebrates Kathryn Bigelow’s groundbreaking 2010 Oscar win for Best Director.
The Women Who Run Hollywood Cast
Lois Weber leads the cast, with Frances Marion and Mary Pickford. Directed by Clara Kuperberg and Julia Kuperberg; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Clara Kuperberg
- Co-director Julia Kuperberg
- Lois Weber as themselves
- Frances Marion as themselves
- Mary Pickford as themselves
- Dorothy Arzner as themselves
Also Starring in The Women Who Run Hollywood
· 16 more- Mabel Normand Themselves
- Lillian Gish Themselves
- Ida Lupino Themselves
- Alice Guy-Blaché Themselves
- Mae West Themselves
- Sherry Lansing Themselves
- Edith Head Themselves
- Cari Beauchamp Themselves
- Robin Swicord Themselves
- Margaret Booth Themselves
- Lynda Obst Themselves
- Ally Acker Themselves
- Anita Loos Themselves
- June Mathis Themselves
- Paula Wagner Themselves
- Virginia Van Upp Themselves
More from Clara Kuperberg and Julia Kuperberg
More films directed by Clara Kuperberg and Julia Kuperberg: Dorothy Arzner: Pioneer, Queer, Feminist, Joni Mitchell, le spleen et la colère, Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue and Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony.
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The Women Who Run Hollywood FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Women Who Run Hollywood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Women Who Run Hollywood?
The Women Who Run Hollywood runs 52 minutes.
When was The Women Who Run Hollywood released?
The Women Who Run Hollywood was released on May 16, 2016.
Who directed The Women Who Run Hollywood?
The Women Who Run Hollywood was directed by Clara Kuperberg and Julia Kuperberg.
More films by Clara Kuperberg Who is in the cast of The Women Who Run Hollywood?
The Women Who Run Hollywood stars Lois Weber, Frances Marion and Mary Pickford, among 20 credited actors.
Does The Women Who Run Hollywood have a post-credit scene?
No. The Women Who Run Hollywood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Women Who Run Hollywood in?
The original language of The Women Who Run Hollywood is French.
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