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S1 E17 Hollywood Rivals: Batman VS Superman

Documentary

9+

51 minutes

18 Nov 2001

Batman and Superman's feats of heroism and quests for justice would spark an entirely new genre in popular culture and make them America's greatest superheroes. But starkly opposed motivations have often put them at odds.Featuring: Christopher Reeve, Lou Ferrigno, Val Kilmer, Nicole Kidman, Chris O'Donnel, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bob Kane, Joel Schumacher, Casey Kasem, Tommy Bond

Season 1, 20 Episodes

Season 1 (20 Episodes)

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Charlie Chaplin VS Buster Keaton

Hollywood Rivals: Charlie Chaplin VS Buster Keaton,

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were two of the most well known comedians in the silent film era, but their styles were drastically different.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Marlene Dietrich VS Greta Garbo

Hollywood Rivals: Marlene Dietrich VS Greta Garbo,

Hooded eyelids and a sensual air are both defining characteristics of Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich, and the both became known as two of the most glamorous actresses of their time.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Bela Lugosi VS Boris Karloff

Hollywood Rivals: Bela Lugosi VS Boris Karloff,

After gaining notoriety as the man who played Dracula, Bela Lugosi turned down the role of Frankenstein's Monster. But when the part is turned over to rising star Boris Karloff, it seems that he may have created his own biggest rival.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: James Cagney VS Humphrey Bogart

Hollywood Rivals: James Cagney VS Humphrey Bogart,

James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart had drastically different upbringings, but both struggled to assimilate to the world of Hollywood. Despite constant conflict, these men became iconic tough guys throughout their extensive careers.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Bette Davis VS Joan Crawford

Hollywood Rivals: Bette Davis VS Joan Crawford,

As Hollywood superstars, Joan Crawford and Bette Davis shone on screen. As notorious divas, their enmity was legendary.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Fred Astaire VS Gene Kelly

Hollywood Rivals: Fred Astaire VS Gene Kelly,

Where Astaire made himself known for his unique approach to tap and ballroom dance, Kelly struggled on the sidelines with his more athletic approach to ballet.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Olivia de Havilland VS Joan Fontaine

Hollywood Rivals: Olivia de Havilland VS Joan Fontaine,

Silver screen stars Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine cultivated a toxic off-screen animosity that was well-known throughout Hollywood.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Frank Sinatra VS Bing Crosby

Hollywood Rivals: Frank Sinatra VS Bing Crosby,

As a kid, Sinatra aspired to follow in Crosby's footsteps, but as he emerged from his shadow, Crosby's career begins to wane.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Rita Hayworth VS Betty Grable

Hollywood Rivals: Rita Hayworth VS Betty Grable,

With tremendous talent and on-camera sex appeal, both Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable thrived as triple threat stars and pinups during World War II.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Burt Lancaster VS Kirk Douglas

Hollywood Rivals: Burt Lancaster VS Kirk Douglas,

Burt Lancaster was known as a friendly and easy-going professional, while Kirk Douglas became infamous for his selfish and unscrupulous attitude. Over the years, the contrasts in their styles and personas would come to define their Hollywood rivalry.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Leslie Caron VS Cyd Charisse

Hollywood Rivals: Leslie Caron VS Cyd Charisse,

In the era of the movie musical, Cyd Charisse and Leslie Caron dazzled as two of the only stars with formal ballet training. The two competed in a race for fame and the chance to dance with the likes of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Frankie Avalon VS Fabian

Hollywood Rivals: Frankie Avalon VS Fabian,

Frankie Avalon and Fabian had remarkably similar careers from the start. After Avalon's own producers signed Fabian, both Philadelphia natives struggled not only for fame but for their own creative voice.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Al Pacino VS Robert De Niro

Hollywood Rivals: Al Pacino VS Robert De Niro,

Native New Yorkers Al Pacino and Robert De Niro independently gained praise as being among the most talented actors of their time.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Clint Eastwood VS Burt Reynolds

Hollywood Rivals: Clint Eastwood VS Burt Reynolds,

Both Reynolds and Eastwood received harsh criticism when they auditioned for the same role. Though they found individual opportunities to make their way in Hollywood, their rivalry would follow them for years.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Arnold Schwarzenegger VS Sylvester Stallone

Hollywood Rivals: Arnold Schwarzenegger VS Sylvester Stallone,

While Schwarzenegger achieved renown as a bodybuilder, Stallone suffered rejection and homelessness as a struggling writer and actor. Though they lived worlds apart, both men would conquer the 80's action genre.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Lassie VS Rin Tin Tin

Hollywood Rivals: Lassie VS Rin Tin Tin,

Though Rin Tin Tin had a bad boy reputation for biting, Lassie proved to be the consummate good girl. We chronicle the dogs, trainers, film makers, and Hollywood celebrities that gave rise to these iconic furry heroes.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Batman VS Superman

Hollywood Rivals: Batman VS Superman,

Batman and Superman's feats of heroism and quests for justice would spark an entirely new genre in popular culture and make them America's greatest superheroes. But starkly opposed motivations have often put them at odds.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Bruce Willis VS Mel Gibson

Hollywood Rivals: Bruce Willis VS Mel Gibson,

From troublemaking class clown to action hero, both Mel Gibson and Bruce Willis share similar careers. Despite their rivalry, they revolutionized the action genre with portrayals of tough guys with a vulnerable side.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Marilyn Monroe VS Jayne Mansfield

Hollywood Rivals: Marilyn Monroe VS Jayne Mansfield,

Alluring curves and sultry personas launched both Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe into the public eye. Sadly, both women fell prey to the pressure of Hollywood, and their struggles for fame and respect met tragic ends.

Hollywood Rivals - Hollywood Rivals: Star Wars VS Star Trek

Hollywood Rivals: Star Wars VS Star Trek,

The creative forces behind Star Wars and Star Trek are each unique, building entirely different universes that could be explored for decades.

Details

Hollywood Rivals

Documentary

9+

1 Season

50 minutes

Interviews and archival footage uncover the motivations behind the personas of Hollywood's most historic rising stars. But as they gained fame, they also developed rivalries that defined their legacies.

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