Five Movie Superstars
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Synopsis
The movies came into being at the end of the 19th century - but if was in the 20th century that we discovered the enormity of their power. Their appeal is universal; they excite our senses, lift our spirits and break our hearts. Here are five superstars who have ignited our love affair with the movies: WALT DISNEY, who built an entertainment empire out of daydreams; CHARLIE CHAPLIN, who without uttering a single word -transformed the film industry into an art; KATHARINE HEPBURN who redefined Hollywood's idea of what a movie star could be; JACK NICHOLSON, who brought a new volatility and devilish charm to the screen; and STEVEN SPIELBERG who has produced and directed some of the most thrilling and indelible moments in the history of the movies.
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