
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
Documentary
Overview
Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of legends. See some of Hollywood's top names and greatest talents in their very first appearances on celluloid. From Dustin Hoffman's 1966 stock and personality tests to Raquel Welch and James Coburn cavorting for Our Man Flint, from The Three Stooges to Rock Hudson, see stars trying to get on film.
Top Cast


Robert Culp
Robert Culp
Narrator
Robert Culp
Narrator


Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews
Self
Julie Andrews
Self


Angela Cartwright
Angela Cartwright
Self
Angela Cartwright
Self


Yvonne Craig
Yvonne Craig
Self
Yvonne Craig
Self


Eddie Foy III
Eddie Foy III
Self
Eddie Foy III
Self


Charles B. Fitzsimons
Charles B. Fitzsimons
Self
Charles B. Fitzsimons
Self


Marni Nixon
Marni Nixon
Self
Marni Nixon
Self


Adam West
Adam West
Self
Adam West
Self


Nick Adams
Nick Adams
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nick Adams
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)


Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ann-Margret
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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