On January 9 in 1972 "reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes made a statement that authorized biography of him by writer Clifford Irving was a fake". So the theme for today are movies associated with Howard Hughes. Howard Hughes was a well-known aviator and industrialist billionaire who also became a notable Hollywood producer/director of the 1920's '30's & 40's. As Howard Hughes became known for his early successes and later reclusiveness, many films were made about his life. I hope these picks will prove both informative and entertaining-enjoy...
Movies made by Howard Hughes
1 Hell's Angels (1930) Howard Hughes/James Whale
War time movie with love story which was responsible for making Jean Harlow a Hollywood star...
2 Scarface (1932) Howard Hawks
Highly acclaimed gangster film loosely based on the life of legendary bad guy Al Capone. Later remade in 1983 starring Al Pacino as mythical cuban deportee (Tony Montana) who rises to become one of Miami's most powerful drug lords. Both
follow the rise and fall of notable bad guys.
3 The Outlaw (1941) Howard Hughes
Highly controversial film which made Jane Russell a household name...
Movies about Howard Hughes
1 Melvin and Howard (1980) Jonathan Demme
Critically acclaimed true story of chance meeting between down on his luck Melvin Dummar who unknowingly offers ride to Howard Hughes which becomes life changing event.
2 The Aviator (2004) Martin Scorsese
Sweeping epic which depicts the early years of Howard Hughes' life and career.
Cate Blanchett won academy award for uncanny portrayal of Katherine Hepburn.
3 The Hoax (2006) Lasse Hollstrom
Highly regarded film starring Richard Gere as Clifford Irving who attempts to con the world with his fake biography of legendary Howard Hughes.
Due to the fact that I have only seen a select few of the movies listed above (Melvin and Howard and the Aviator) I look forward to feedback on the other films noted as picks for today... hope that these movies make for entertaining viewing-enjoy!
Dianezy
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