Rudy Behlmer

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Gender

Male

Birthday

13-Oct-1926

Age

(100 years old)

Place of Birth

San Francisco, California, USA

Also Known As

Rudolph Herman Behlmer
Rudy Behlmar

Rudy Behlmer

Biography

Rudy Behlmer (October 13, 1926 – September 27, 2019) was an American film historian and writer. He was an expert in the history and evolution of the motion picture industry. Behlmer began his career with KLAC-TV in Hollywood as a stage manager. At the beginning of the 1960s, Behlmer started researching and writing articles on various aspects of film history. One such project, a career piece on film producer David O. Selznick (Gone with the Wind, Rebecca), led to his book Memo from David O. Selznick (1972). It was followed by nine other books as well as numerous magazine articles and film music recording booklets. Behlmer also contributed to a wide variety of works about the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Credits

The Music of 'Humoresque' (2005) Character: Self
A short documentary about the music in the 1946 film "Humoresque"

Now You See Him: 'The Invisible Man' Revealed! (2000) Character: Self - Host
A documentary from Universal about the movie "The Invisible Man" (1933) directed by James Whale.

Becoming John Ford (2007) Character: Self
Portrait of film director John Ford, perhaps best known for re-inventing the Western, and generally considered one of America's greatest directors.

The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked (2000) Character: Self
A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.

You Must Remember This: A Tribute to 'Casablanca' (1992) Character: Self - Film Historian
A documentary about the making of the classic film "Casablanca."

The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird (2006) Character: Self
An appreciation and the story of the making of the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon."

Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (2006) Character: Self
A short documentary about Robby the Robot.

Cinerama Adventure (2002) Character: Self
A nostalgic and compelling look into the legendary three camera, three projector process that revolutionized motion pictures and led the industry into the widescreen era.

Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler Is Born (2005) Character: Self - Author & Film Historian
This documentary is featured on the DVD for Captain Blood (1935), released in 2005.

William Powell: A True Gentleman (2005) Character: N/A
A biography on the life of William Powell narrated by Michael York.

A House of Secrets: Exploring 'Dragonwyck' (2008) Character: Self
A documentary about the making of the movie "Dragonwyck"

The Making of 'Rebecca' (2008) Character: Self
Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 film "Rebecca" and the working relationship of Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick.

Stagecoach: A Story of Redemption (2006) Character: Self - Author, Film Historian
Short documentary about the making of the John Ford/John Wayne film "Stagecoach".

Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation (2012) Character: Self
Today's top musical stars—including Paula Abdul, Usher and Glee's Matthew Morrison—reveal why this iconic musical continues to influence and inspire musical performers around the world.

Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul (1993) Character: Self
An insider's account of Jack Warner, a founding father of the American film industry. This feature length documentary provides the rags to riches story of the man whose studio - Warner Bros - created many of Hollywood's most classic films. Includes extensive interviews with family members and friends, film clips, rare home movies and unique location footage.

Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of (2012) Character: Self
Documentary about the work of film director Michael Curtiz.

What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain' (2002) Character: Self
Movie and stage icon Debbie Reynolds hosts the making of "Singin' in the Rain". The short documentary includes Donald O'Connor, who played the comical "Cosmo Brown", Stanley Donen, one half of the directors next to Gene Kelly, and Kathleen Freeman, who played Phoebe Dinsmore, Lina Lamont's (Jean Hagen) voice coach.

Celebrating Dumbo (2001) Character: Self
Bonus feature on the Dumbo DVD.

Guilt by Association: Psychoanalyzing 'Spellbound' (2008) Character: Self
Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Spellbound' that looks deeply at the films presentation of psychoanalysis and of what is now called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The Ultimate Romance: The Making of 'Notorious' (2008) Character: N/A
Documentary on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Notorious' (1946).

Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Spymaster (2008) Character: Self
Documentary on Alfred Hitchcock and early spy and espionage films.

The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature (2000) Character: Self
Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.

The Making of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (2003) Character: Self
With rare behind-the-scenes footage, a detailed look at the making of Walt Disney’s adaptation of the Jules Verne novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition (2006) Character: Self
An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"

King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast." (1992) Character: Self
Documentary on the making of the 1933 RKO film King Kong. Contains interviews with George Turner, Linwood Dunn, Rudy Behlmer.

Elizabeth & Essex: Battle Royale (2005) Character: Self
Short documentary about the making of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex.

Backstory: 'Gentleman's Agreement' (2001) Character: Self
Darryl F. Zanuck ignores the protests of his peers and makes a movie about antisemitism called "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947).

A Streetcar in Hollywood (2006) Character: Self
How the play was adapted to Film

A Streetcar on Broadway (2006) Character: Self
Interviews and photos about the play on Broadway

Jezebel: Legend of the South (2006) Character: Self
Short documentary about the making of the 1938 film "Jezebel."

Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic (2012) Character: Self
The behind-the-scenes story of how "Casablanca" became an American film classic.

Censorship and Desire (2006) Character: Self
Censorship issues with the film "A Streetcar Named Desire."

Killer Instincts: Richard Widmark and Ida Lupino at Twentieth Century Fox (2008) Character: Self
Brief overview of the two actors at the Fox Studio.

Credit Where Credit is Due (2006) Character: Self
Featurette on the making of Action in the North Atlantic (1943) starring Humphrey Bogart.

Backstory: 'How Green Was My Valley' (2000) Character: Self
Documentary about how the creative energies of Darryl F. Zanuck and John Ford combined to forge an enduring masterpiece despite the challenges of wartime production.

The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk (2007) Character: Self
Film historians, and survivors from the nearly 30-year struggle to bring sound to motion pictures take the audience from the early failed attempts by scientists and inventors, to the triumph of the talkies.

Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman (2009) Character: Self
A documentary on the life and career of Victor Fleming, director of such iconic movies as The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind.

The Universe According to Universal (2002) Character: Narrator
Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other Science Fiction staples. The piece further looks at the political and social implications, parallels, and escapism in the movie. The piece spends much of its screen time on how 'It Came From Outer Space' echoed and influenced the genre, its legacy, performances, adherence to Ray Bradbury's source material, 3D photography and presentation, score and effects, and more. This is a quality piece that informs and entertains alike, one that fascinatingly examines the film, and others like it, as both entertainment and echoes of real life.

Robin Hood: The Myth, the Man, the Movie (1991) Character: Self
U.S. network TV special surveying the history of Robin Hood in popular culture, emphasizing the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves". Interviews with principal cast and crew from that film highlight the special. Pierce Brosnan hosts.

Welcome to Sherwood! The Story of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (2003) Character: Self, Film Historian
Film historians examines the making of the 1938 "The Adventures of Robin Hood."

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009) Character: Self
This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” (2008) Character: Self
The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, a landmark of cinema, one of the most influential motion pictures in history.

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (2006) Character: Self
A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.

Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic (1993) Character: Self - Film Historian
The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.

Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say? (2005) Character: Self
Documentary covering the Warner Bros. James Cagney /Pat O'Brien classic "Angels with Dirty Faces" (1938), hosted by film historian Rudy Behlmer.

Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed (2000) Character: Self - Host
Documentary featured on the Classic Monster Collection and Monster Legacy Collection for The Mummy (1932).

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008) Character: Self
A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.

Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' (2003) Character: Self
An overview of the making of John Huston's 1948 classic "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre."

Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen (2010) Character: Self
The epic story of how the film The African Queen (1951), directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, was shot on real African locations, barely overcoming all kinds of hardships and disasters.

Backstory: 'All About Eve' (2000) Character: Self
A documentary about the making of the 1950 film "All About Eve."

In the Beginning: Quo Vadis and the Genesis of the Biblical Epic (2008) Character: Self
The making of Quo Vadis (1951).

The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005) Character: Self - Author and Film Historian
A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.

The 'Frankenstein' Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster (1999) Character: Self
The history of Frankenstein's journey from novel to stage to screen to icon.

Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008) Character: Self
Produced for Turner Classic Movies, this documentary looks at the early days of the gangster film.

Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle (2004) Character: Self
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle is a documentary focusing on the first six sound Tarzan films produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan. Written and directed by John Rust, the documentary features interviews with film historians Rudy Behlmer and Scott Tracy Griffin, who discuss the films' literary antecedents and behind-the-scenes production details.

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