a good documentary and excellent piece of history. i thoroughly enjoyed it. by the way, if i had been asked, i knew the Warner Brothers were real, though i didn’t know a lot about them. thanks for sharing.
Four defiant, pioneering brothers rose from immigrant poverty through personal tragedies to create a major film studio.THE BROTHERS WARNER: An intimate portrait of the four pioneering brothers who rose from immigrant poverty persevering to create a major studio with a social conscience. It’s written and directed, and in the voice of Cass Warner Sperling, Harry Warner’s granddaughter and author of the definitive biography, “The Brothers Warner”. This is the inside story of the founders of Warner Bros. studio: courageous Harry Warner; honest Abe; visionary Sam; and volatile Jack--the original Hollywood independent filmmakers. This close-knit band of brothers proved in their pioneering efforts to use films to “educate, entertain, and enlighten” while being commercially successful and creating social change. Their films were often produced from stories ripped from news headlines. It was Harry’s personal belief that, “Those who make a nation’s entertainment have obligations above and beyond their primary commercial objective, which is the box office.” Their legendary scrappy rise from nothing, they’re overcoming of personal tragedies and their battles all woven together with the times they lived in. Their epic story includes never before seen photos and footage and unfolds through the eyes of family members and those who personally knew them and experienced the Golden Years of Hollywood.
From opening their first storefront theater by hanging a sheet on the wall and borrowing chairs from a funeral parlor to creating one of the top studios in the world--four defiant, determined brothers built an empire on a dream and revolutionized Hollywood.
 The Brothers Warner
Release Year: 2008 Duration: 94 min Availability:
Related: History, Life & Culture, Music & Arts THE BROTHERS WARNER: An intimate portrait of the four pioneering brothers who rose from immigrant poverty persevering to create a major studio with a social conscience. It’s written and directed, and in the voice of Cass Warner Sperling, Harry Warner’s granddaughter and author of the definitive biography, “The Brothers Warner”. This is the inside story of the founders of Warner Bros. studio: courageous Harry Warner; honest Abe; visionary Sam; and volatile Jack--the original Hollywood independent filmmakers. This close-knit band of brothers proved in their pioneering efforts to use films to “educate, entertain, and enlighten” while being commercially successful and creating social change. Their films were often produced from stories ripped from news headlines. It was Harry’s personal belief that, “Those who make a nation’s entertainment have obligations above and beyond their primary commercial objective, which is the box office.” Their legendary scrappy rise from nothing, they’re overcoming of personal tragedies and their battles all woven together with the times they lived in. Their epic story includes never before seen photos and footage and unfolds through the eyes of family members and those who personally knew them and experienced the Golden Years of Hollywood.
From opening their first storefront theater by hanging a sheet on the wall and borrowing chairs from a funeral parlor to creating one of the top studios in the world--four defiant, determined brothers built an empire on a dream and revolutionized Hollywood.
Directed by Cass Warner Sperling Written by Cass Warner Sperling Editor Kate Amend A.C.E Co-Editor Stephen Malik Director of Photography Arlene Donnelly Johnson Composer David Campbell Narrated by Cass Warner Sperling Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
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Posted 09/19/09 by Cherie Bates
I have always been fond of Hollywood history and the icons that brought us film. Thanks to Cass Warner Sperling for preserving the memory of her family and allowing us in to their story. This film is arguably an important piece of visual history that I recommend for film buffs, historians, and students alike. It is also an important historical reference to U.S. Jewish history. Thanks for your great work on this Cass! Posted 09/17/09 by Ken
All the commments below are true. Anyone who has a fondness for movies and the history of movie making will find this film awesome. I do recommend it |
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