John Cork Movies

A documentary on Chang Apana, the Chinese-Hawaiian police officer who was the inspiration for the character of Charlie Chan.

A short story about Alfred Hitchcock.

Short documentary on the screen depiction and public reception of fictional Chinese-American detective character Charlie Chan, as well as cultural...

Short piece about Daryl F. Zanuck and his time at 20th Century Fox in the 1930s.

An examination of the life of great Russian author Leo Tolstoy, who penned the 1877 novel Anna Karenina.

Special featurette included on the Hollywood Cavalcade (1939) DVD.

An examination of Daphne du Maurier and her book's themes.

A documentary that celebrates the standout moments of Danny Kaye’s career and takes viewers behind the scenes of the classic film On the...

Featurette for Four Jills in a Jeep (1944). The stars of the '44 film actually went on a USO tour on which the film was based.

Special featurette included on the Hollywood Cavalcade (1939) DVD.

A documentary on the creation of the popular Charlie Chan detective character as well as the history of Chan films of the 1930s.

A short documentary on the life and, particularly, last days of the Swedish actor, Warner Oland...probably the most famous of the actors who played...

This short documentary charts the professional life of Keye Luke, from his early career as an artist to his iconic roles as Lee Chan (Number One Son)...

Short about the talent behind the musical film, Pigskin Parade, featuring Judy Garland in her first feature film.

Short documentary on Kay Linaker.

Supplement on Charlie Chan in Reno DVD

A profile of two writers of City in Darkness.

A short documentary on the transition from Warner Oland to Sidney Toler playing the famous detective following Oland’s death.

A documentary on the Charlie Chan films of the 1930s.