
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002, English. Directed by John Griffin.
The story of the short film from the beginning of the movies in the 1890s, when all movies were shorts, through the 1950s when short subjects virtually disappeared from theaters.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John GriffinDirector
- Chevy ChaseNarrator (voice)
- Kenneth AngerSelf (uncredited)
- Richard L. BareSelf (uncredited)
- Nat BenchleySelf (uncredited)
- Sid CaesarSelf (uncredited)
- Phyllis CoatesSelf (uncredited)
- Tim ConwaySelf (uncredited)
- Walter CronkiteSelf (uncredited)
- Dorothy DeBorbaSelf (uncredited)
- William DunsterSelf (uncredited)
- Dr. Raymond FieldingSelf (uncredited)
- Joe FranklinSelf (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 February 2002
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Griffin, Leonard Maltin
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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story: quick answers
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How long is Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story?
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story have a post-credits scene?
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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story on?
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 February 2002. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story?
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Who directed Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story?
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002) was directed by John Griffin and stars Chevy Chase, Kenneth Anger, Richard L. Bare.