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The RKO Story: Tales from Hollywood

Episode 5: Dark Victory

Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

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Ed Asner tells the story of RKO Pictures. The 1950s were a time of mounting paranoia, reflected by the studio's ventures into film noir. Robert Mitchum makes his first screen appearance, Val Lewton creates Zombies and Cat People, and the House Un-American Activities Committee stalks its prey. Show less

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