This Is Bob Hope

This documentary explores the life of entertainer Bob Hope with unprecedented access to his personal archives. Featuring his own writings voiced by Billy Crystal alongside clips and interviews with fellow performers, it traces a career that spanned radio, film, television and decades of touring. The film reveals the man behind the ceaseless public persona. It is a rich, affectionate portrait for anyone interested in the golden age of American comedy. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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