Gene Kelly narrates the story of how silent pictures transformed a small suburb called Hollywood into the exotic land of the world of dreams. Music composed and conducted by Elmer Bernstein.
The history of Hollywood from the Sound Era (1927) to the present is traced with Henry Fonda acting as guide. Elmer Bernstein composed the music for this Jack Haley Jr. directed special.
Cecil B. De Mille's career as a director and producer is profiled. Yul Brynner, Charlton Heston, Bob Hope, Gloria Swanson, Betty Hutton, Edward G. Robinson, Cornel Wilde and Barbara Stanwyck discuss his career and personality. Also, comments from Rev. Billy Graham and Samuel Goldwyn. Music by Elmer Bernstein.