Swanson and Valentino

Two of the great romantic legends of the silent screen are profiled. Rudolph Valentino's on-screen persona is remarkably different from his real personal life, as recounted by his brother, Albert, and Gloria Swanson recalls her meteoric rise – and fall – with remarkable candor.

Writing:
  • Kevin Brownlow
  • David Gill

Stars:
Release Date: 1980-01-08
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 8.3/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 50

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