The Unseen Alistair Cooke (2008)

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Alistair Cooke was known to millions as the graceful, amazingly well-read host of Masterpiece Theatre for 22 years. But this very public side of a very outgoing man was just the tip of the iceberg to a fascinating career extending back to the Jazz Age. The Unseen Alistair Cooke includes footage from 150 reels of film shot by Cooke from the 1930s on, recording his encounters with American scenes and celebrities. Discovered after his death, the treasure trove includes a short feature of his friends Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard in an exuberant playlet filmed aboard Chaplin’s yacht.

Director: Rachel Jardine
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is The Unseen Alistair Cooke about?
Alistair Cooke was known to millions as the graceful, amazingly well-read host of Masterpiece Theatre for 22 years. But this very public side of a very outgoing man was just the tip of the iceberg to a fascinating career extending back to the Jazz Age. The Unseen Alistair Cooke includes footage from 150 reels of film shot by Cooke from the 1930s on, recording his encounters with American scenes and celebrities. Discovered after his death, the treasure trove includes a short feature of his friends Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard in an exuberant playlet filmed aboard Chaplin’s yacht.
Who directed The Unseen Alistair Cooke?
The Unseen Alistair Cooke was directed by Rachel Jardine.
Who stars in The Unseen Alistair Cooke?
The Unseen Alistair Cooke stars Alistair Cooke.
How long is The Unseen Alistair Cooke?
The Unseen Alistair Cooke has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Unseen Alistair Cooke?
The Unseen Alistair Cooke is a Documentary film.
Where was The Unseen Alistair Cooke produced?
The Unseen Alistair Cooke was produced in United Kingdom.