This short documentary, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer, goes behind the scenes to look at how the sound portion of a talking picture is created.

Was halten Sie vom Tod der Wilma Montesi? Trailer (1977)

29 October 1977

The life and death of the fictional star Wilma Montesi is reported in the form of a staged newsreel. Excerpts from films of various genres and eras are juxtaposed with "documentary material" about the star's public and private life.

Joker: Put on a Happy Face Trailer (2020)

18 August 2020

Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.

Give Us the Earth! Trailer (1947)

21 June 1947

This "Theater of Life" documentary was produced in cooperation with the International Committee, YMCA.

Death is dangerous, it could hurt Trailer (2023)

26 October 2023

The three female protagonists present their personal relationship with intravenous drug use, and their intimate confessions are filled with fear and insecurity but also love for the state of intoxication.

Bird Gone Wild: The Woody Woodpecker Story Trailer (2018)

26 November 2018

The story of Walter Lantz and Woody Woodpecker from the early days at Universal Pictures to the creation of brand new cartoons in 2018.

The Panola Project Trailer (2022)

20 January 2022

Highlighting the heroic efforts of Dorothy Oliver to keep her small town of Panola, Alabama safe from COVID-19, The Panola Project chronicles how an often-overlooked rural Black community came together in creative ways to survive.

Living & Glorious Trailer (1965)

01 January 1965

Leonardi's film about the Living Theatre is less concerned with a straight documentary presentation of the exile theatre group from New York, but rather is concerned with the specific atmospheric factor which is indicated by their name, and which constitutes the highly suggestive effect of their playing.

Alice in Label Land Trailer (1974)

01 January 1974

Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' stories are used to explain certain sections of the Labelling of Food Regulations 1970.

Chris Cree Brown: Electronic Composer Trailer (1980)

01 January 1980

“Sonic artist” Chris Cree Brown discusses composing with new media and how he orchestrates particular sounds into formal compositional structures.

From Grey to PositHIVe Trailer (2020)

14 August 2020

Autobiographical documentary by Juan De La Mar. Join me to plant myself back to live.

Capital da Fé Trailer (2014)

01 January 2014

Capital of Faith is a short documentary that addresses the reality of the new Brazilian Evangelical Church, illustrated with images of the Faith spectacle and the unusual Christianization through gospel culture.

Popular movie trailers from 1978

These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1978:

Das Versteck Trailer (1978)

06 November 1978

One year has passed since Max and Wanda got their divorce. Max has come to the realization that he wants his ex-wife back - no matter what the cost! So he concocts a sneaky plan: he asks Wanda to hide him from the police, who are apparently looking for him.

Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye Trailer (1978)

14 July 1978

After an accident, Shanti develops extra sensory perception. Since she can foresee future events, people believe she has divine powers.

Police Story: No Margin for Error Trailer (1978)

30 April 1978

Two policemen are suspected of excessive violence and causing two deaths. The investigation brings to light, little by little, the whole truth.

Ostrov Lakamidón Trailer (1978)

13 July 1978

Night Cries Trailer (1978)

29 January 1978

A young woman whose baby died in childbirth refuses to believe it and has dreams that her child is still alive and in danger.

Death Drug Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

A young man in Los Angeles dreams of striking it big as a singer in the music business. One day he gets signed to a big record contract, but along with the fame and money he develops an addiction to the drug PCP.

Horúci dych Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

Atithee Trailer (1978)

22 July 1978

Navendhu Kumar lives a poor lifestyle with his handicapped father, Mohan, housewife mom, two unmarried sisters, Leela and Rajni, a younger brother, Kundan, and a sweetheart in Meena.

General Chakravarthi Trailer (1978)

16 June 1978

Beto Nervio contra el poder de las tinieblas Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

A comic strip detective and a superhero are hired to investigate separatedly the successive murders of CEOs within a real life corporation symbolizing a nation, while subversive groups and members of the establishment lead a war for power.

Príbelská vzbura Janka Kráľa Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

The plot takes place in the revolutionary year of 1848. It takes us to Príbelice, where Janko Kráľ returns from Pest after the March Revolution, to acquaint the Slovak people with the famous Twelve Points, together with his friend, teacher Ján Rotarides.

Dhyanu Bhagat Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

Shunned by his parents, brought up by a Poojary, nursed by a cow, Dhyanu Bhagat grows up performing miracles, curing the ill, and singing the praise of Devi Maa Durga.

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