These make me too sad to watch. Memories of my mom and dad. They simply were the greatest generation. They didn’t know it and that’s what made them even greater. So many had courage, morals, faith, perseverance. Never quit no matter what. Not weak, hard working, never complaining, serving.... my heroes. Love them and miss them everyday.

If I were an actor I would rather have been one then than now. All the old actors seem to know each other well and be part of a huge social club. It seems a lot more fun then, and the actors seem nicer than actors now; not so opinionated and full of themselves; not scared to show themselves having an expensively enjoyable time and being part of an exclusive set. I am as common as muck, so would really go for that!

Wow! Debbie Reynolds holding Carrie Fisher in her arms as a child? Absolutely amazing footage. Absolutely amazing!

Irene Dunne and Norma Shearer were absolutely radiant. What a wonderful piece of history!

"you only see magic when you'r e looking for it"...thank you...this was magical...loved seeing Lucille Ball included!

People dressed up, had manners and old fashioned values. Even the air and beach looked clear and beautiful. We stood for our flag and knelt for the cross.

I love these sweater and black and white so many names that I haven't heard in many many years thank you forever put these up four the rest us old Sap's to watch and to remember

A great trip down memory lane. Ken was a charmer, and I’m sure that helped him get close to the subjects he was filming.

It was incredible the kid Murray was the guy who made these people so real even though they were all products of a great dream factory. But to go back and see those people as real people with a joy. That was a dream time. Incredible actors that were they gallery of memories for Generations. Thanks to the film video that we can see this and keep alive this memory forever

wow this was great. I caught it on TCM this morning and was glad to see it on here too. So much Cary Grant. So glorious! Also the part at Disney studios!!

OMG to see Debbie Reynolds holding Carrie Fischer as a baby...now both are gone :(

Simultaneously,as narrator said they were still making great pictures in Hollywood, we see the filming of "Son of Flubber". lol

Great video. Regardless of what they were really like, the public loved and revered these studios, stars and famous people. Many still do. Can't say the same for the modern versions.

What a fascinating video! As of this writing, Kirk Douglas is still with us! He turned 100 years old on December 9, 2016.

Nothing short of amazing footage. 😊

Ah, Robert Taylor - what a beautiful looking man he was!!!

I woke up from a dream about a year ago, and when I rolled out of bed, my lower back hurt. I made it to the bathroom mirror, and to my surprise, I was old. Initially, I just figured I was abducted by extraterrestrials and slung into the future. Short story long; I now enjoy videos like this.

Hollywood today is nothing ......

This film is great. who could have thought that Kirk Douglas would outlive everybody in this film....!

Back in time when people cared about each other, had fun together. |The best times that is compared to what we have in today's world!!!

"...It is merely a day by day personal film diary..." Never ever underestimate the value of a personal diary! Thank You for this share, hutton87!

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing piece of film history!! Seeing all the old stars, in action and mostly candid is irreplaceable Thank you 🌷

Awwww! Learned so much about what went on in the Hollywood sets.

So many memories. Thank you for filming.

Home movies, a "day-by-day personal film diary" by Ken Murray. Amateur photo's & video's of actors working & playing, in the golden era of Hollywood. Fun! Thx.

Thank you for sharing a most wonderful post.

My goodness thank you sooo much 🤙🌺

Thank you for sharing this.

My mother was a stun person with RKO and Universal.

Omg look at kirk douglas..he was so handsome..now 101!! Good run

Mr Disney would not be pleased today....

A wonderful, historic treasure-trove - thank you so much.

I don't know if it's true, but I have heard that the accident that killed Tom Mix was a minor shunt. It is said that an aluminum suitcase full of money hit him in the back of the head. That still happens when laptops go flying in a crash

Thanks for posting this documentary

Fantastic Jewel!

love Ken Murray he was good

Made me cry ... what a wonderous time in our film history. I so very much wish I had been part of it. All my fav's in this lovely feel-good film that is a great reminder from whence we came.

all my favorites

Interesting to see Marilyn Monroe in this clip. I believe this was compiled shortly after her death.

Thank you for all the information

Thank You for Hearst Castle I lived in Morro Bay born in 50s so got to drive by or pose with zebras loved them my Dad and his boss paved road up to castle was just rock road when Hearst was alive!

GREAT STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Truly Great shots of a bygone era! Last time I was at San Simeon I was 1500 ft in an WWII AT-6 going in respectful circles above the grounds. Interesting view from above. Next time I'll do it from the ground!

Great piece's of film ...G...

I wonder why he passed over Gary Cooper after the early Clark Gable shot. I think Coop was the only actor Murray passed over.

My favorite part is the footage at Disney Studios!

Ken was on Jack Parr many times too.

Seeing those actors young and in their prime knowing they are all dead scares me BECAUSE WE ARE NEXT! Aging is a bitch.

Excellent

Awesooome 🤗

Life in Hollywood looks like fun. Of course the dark side of these people's lives is missing but, hey! the good times count for just as much. That's what Ken Murray liked to document.

What wondrous times those had to have been. Why does time have to move along and not for the better but for the worse. In those days women were glamorous and the men were men. Oh I am am sure they had their goings on but at least they acted civilized in front of the public. What do we have today? Nothing but sleaze, porn, foul language, etc., It was so enjoyable watching people from back in the day. Hate to sound like a creature of doom and gloom but I guess out with the old and in with the new.

How wonderful.

To have known how expensive that land in Malibu would become, would have been a great millionaire investment.

Ahhh. at four-score yrs of age, MM still makes me sigh.

Quiet interesting.

Loved Cary Grant and Debbie Reynolds. Loved the guy doing this show.

After WW1, before the Depression and WW 2. Must’ve been wonderful time in Hollywood! Golden Age.

35:16 Donna Reed :)

Pretty Cool

FF to 2020 and Kirk Douglas just we Over The Rainbow 🌈. A long full life! 🙏

Amusing to see `Uncle` Walt taking around Ken Murray`s kids. Back in the Sixties a friend of mine from Berkeley had a grandfather who was casting director for Disney. To this day I don`t know if he was married to Disney`s sister or what the relationship was with Disney. But inasmuch as you didn`t hire other than relatives in the old days of Hollywood I suspect there was a link. Anyway, this friend wanted me to meet his grandfather was he had hopes to getting me into the movies. This did not transpire but we did get (as the girls did in this film) to go behind the scenes and to visit the soundstages. At the time they were filming `Zorro`, `Davy Crockett` and a few others and we rifled through the costumes and the propos for the whole afternoon. Even as I recall it today I recall it as a fantastic experience. I don`t know when Disneyland was conceived. I am talking now about 1964. I am not sure Disneyland was operative at the time. But the fun this fellow and I had surely gave `Uncle` Walt the idea or pushed him into pursuing with the idea and/or the product.

Neat!!

Hearst castle !!!

The fabulous '30's... For a few.

Funny, cool

37:08 was Lucille Ball from i love lucy

Cary Grant is such a dreamboat

Oh my, what has happened, where did it go?

Sigh..Cary Grant

22:52 - Patricia Lake was not Marion Davies' niece, but was in fact her daughter. And no wonder she was "a great favorite of Mr. Hearst" since she was his illegitmate daughter.

I'm going to guess this was made during the early '60's.

Better times . I don’t care what anyone says.

I bet it was more anxious for the marlin.

At 4:13 what is the name of the actor at the left side (smoking) ? I had seen him long ago in a movie bu forgot his name ..

Gunga din!! Great movie

☆ There's nothing like old Hollywood. Biden/Harris 2020 🔵 Let's bring back civility and democracy. Stay safe everyone! 😷 November 10th,'20

It was said May West t had really bad breath.

well connected guy hell i m just jealous NOT

There are no stars now.

Too many died too young and some tragically.

I feel so bad for laughing at all the Dick euphemisms 🥴

Is the first gay called cary garland?

Where are the colored actors maybe there weren't any just asking .

Wow 11:37 !! The elephant became soo attached to Carey Grant, even always wanting him to sleep with her! She’d be making noise all night and only stop when he’d lay beside her?? TMI. But I bet that’s how he taught her the peanut trick! He’d stuff peanuts way up his butt, and have her take them out using her trunk!

When men were men. Women were women and you knew the difference. Classy, well dressed, intelligent, talented, fierce, fun loving, they worked hard and played harder. It wasn't all glitz and glam some were extremely sad and depressing but when it was good it was really good. Who wouldn't want to be living during this incredible time in our countries history. I know I would have given my eye teeth to be amongst this group of greats. Do sad it no longer exists.