Murnau, Borzage and Fox

Documentary focusing on the film careers F.W. Murnau, Frank Borzage and William Fox and their impact on the history of cinema.

Cast

Jeanine Basinger

as Self

John Belton

as Self

Janet Bergstrom

as Self

Robert S. Birchard

as Self

Maria Elena de las Carreras

as Self

Hervé Dumont

as Self

Sam Gill

as Self

Ken Hanke

as Self

Rick Jewell

as Self

Martin Koerber

as Self

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