The Golden Twenties: The Story of an Era (DVD)

This documentary features fascinating and notable events of the 1920s, from Hollywood stars to notorious gangsters.

Commentators include radio and TV host Robert Q. Lewis, who discusses the decade's entertainment scene and the lives of the greats such as Harry Houdini, Rudolph Valentino, Charlie Chaplin, and George Gershwin. Sportscaster Red Barber provides an overview of the athletic accomplishments made during the Roaring Twenties by Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, and Bobby Jones.

Some of the highlights include Lindbergh's trans Atlantic flights, the stock market crash, Al Capone, political scandal, flappers, bathtub gin and much more.

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