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Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1

Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of legends. See some of Hollywood's top names and greatest talents in their very first appearances on celluloid. From Dustin Hoffman's 1966 stock and personality tests to Raquel Welch and James Coburn cavorting for Our Man Flint, from The Three Stooges to Rock Hudson, see stars trying to get on film.

Top Cast

  • Robert Culp

    Robert Culp

    Narrator

  • Julie Andrews

    Julie Andrews

    Self

  • Angela Cartwright

    Angela Cartwright

    Self

  • Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig

    Self

  • Eddie Foy III

    Eddie Foy III

    Self

  • Charles B. Fitzsimons

    Charles B. Fitzsimons

    Self

  • Marni Nixon

    Marni Nixon

    Self

  • Adam West

    Adam West

    Self

  • Nick Adams

    Nick Adams

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Overview

Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of legends. See some of Hollywood's top names and greatest talents in their very first appearances on celluloid. From Dustin Hoffman's 1966 stock and personality tests to Raquel Welch and James Coburn cavorting for Our Man Flint, from The Three Stooges to Rock Hudson, see stars trying to get on film.

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