The Brothers Warner

Cass Warner, producer of this film, is actually the granddaughter of Harry Warner, one of the four original Warner Brothers. This DVD is not a retread of "You Must Remember This", the documentary which focused on the studio. This is the story of the four Warner Brothers themselves, starting back in the 19th century and their ventures into the entertainment industry that predate the forming of Warner Brothers the company by twenty years. It goes forward past the time that they exited the running of Warner Brothers the company and talks about the lives of the brothers themselves. Although Ms. Warner is a descendent, she doesn't get overly sentimental about her subject nor does she try to smooth over the real problems that the brothers had in their own private lives and with each other. The book by the same name has much more detail, of course, but this is still a very fascinating documentary for those interested in film history.

I am so glad that I purchased this DVD! It is full of fun and interesting tidbits about the brother's Warner and the history of films in general!! As a classic movie fanatic I LOVED watching this DVD and know it is one I will watch again and again. I "thought" I knew the story of the Warner Bros., but learned much in this documentary! If you are an old movie fan, you won't be disappointed in this DVD! The bargain price of $4.99 wasn't bad either! Recommend!!

This gives a nice family history of the brothers Warner who were pioneers of the movie business and truly talented guys who built and empire and helped create the modern movie business. Lots on little insights to the family dynamic and how they became who they were. I enjoyed it but it was hardly in depth reporting.

I Really enjoyed the information on how the Warner Bothers Studios came to be and how its operated. It is interesting how companies come together and where they are today. This DVD explained the realationships and strenghts each bother brought to the table. I would definitely recommend you watch this DVD, if you like history and it's making.

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A heartfelt tribute to the family from a family member. Interesting studio history from humble beginnings. I always knew Jack was a jerk. This confirmed it .

This is another very intersting video, for people interested in the history of the people that were responsible for our dreams, and the way we thought life would be like, when we were very young. It is amazing that people with little education shaped so well the minds of young people.

some possible bias here, since it's produced by descendants of Harry, the oldest of the brothers. he and Jack were famous as much for their conflicts and rivalry as for the films they produced.

I originally saw this movie at The Widescreen weekend at Bradfordand was very impressed with it so I was glad when I saw it advertised.Anyway prompt delivery Many thanks, Graham

Excellent

Pour découvrir l’univers de la famille Warner, c’est très bien fait. Ça vient de la famille, on a ainsi un regard intime sur les hauts et les bas de ces immigrants qui n’avaient rien et ont eu le réflexe d’investir dans le futur cinéma.

I may be bias but growing up in so cal and passing the many movie studios and working for one tends to arouse your curiosity of the beginnings of a few of the oldest studios paramount,universal and warner bros,This is a must see story of the film industry and the making and break up of the warner brothers and there vision. Great documentry