Glenn Close is the hostess and narrator of this documentary that covers Columbia from its beginnings to 1999. Glenn Close is, as usual, appealing and intelligent, but any documentary has to be judged on its script and on its structure.
Lady with the Torch, The (1999) *** (out of 4) Glenn Close hosts this documentary that celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Columbia Pictures. Hundreds of movie clips are shown from the silent era all the way up to the 1999 release date so if you're interested in the history of the studio then this is a great way to get some ideas about how the studio started and their biggest achievements.
