Movie: Dream Me Up Scotty!

Top 1 Billed Cast

Alex Norton
Alex Norton

Presenter

  • HomePage

  • Overview

    Alex Norton discovers how showbusiness has handled the portrayal of the Scottish accent. For over 100 years audiences have struggled to understand our braw brogue: silent Harry Lauder films attempted an accent in the captions, and in Hollywood's golden era , everyone wanted to paint their tonsils tartan- but as examples from Katharine Hepburn, Orson Welles and Richard Chamberlain show, they couldnae. Then Disney made Brave and proved that it disnae have to be all bad!

  • Release Date

    2013-12-23

  • Average

    0

  • Rating:

    0.0 starts
  • Tagline

    A history of the Scottish accent on television and film.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

  • Keywords

Similar Movies

Burns in the USA
0%

Burns in the USA(en)

2017-01-25

Robert Burns was well aware of the revolution taking place across the Atlantic as he grew up. The poet was inspired. And America was to be inspired by him. From Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Douglass, and Walt Whitman to Bob Dylan, some of the most significant figures in American politics and culture have cited Burns as an influence.

BRATS
61%

BRATS(en)

2024-06-07

In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood after a string of successful teen movies. However, when the New York magazine cover story in 1985 dubs them the Brat Pack, stars in the making suddenly find themselves losing control over the trajectory of their careers. Now, almost forty years later, McCarthy looks to reconnect with peers and co-stars so that together they can reflect on their respective legacies.

Too Young To Die: River Phoenix
0%

Too Young To Die: River Phoenix(en)

2014-08-09

On the night of October 30, 1993, River Phoenix is set to play with his band at the Viper Room on Sunset Boulevard when he dies suddenly of a drug overdose on the sidewalk outside the club. "Stand By Me" was his breakthrough, "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade" popularized him, and "My Own Private Idaho" solidified him as an idol for an entire generation.

Hollywood Haunts
0%

Hollywood Haunts(en)

1999-10-26

The thriving epicenter of American entertainment, Hollywood is the land of glitz and glamour - a place where stars are born, and dreams come to life. Yet, for every dream realized, another dies. The annals of Hollywood history are replete with stories of lives gone wrong, death, and tragic misfortune. Many believe that the spirits of these unfortunate souls still inhabit the "city of angels." In the "Land of Shadow and Light," perhaps restless souls still do wander the famed streets of Hollywood. In this stirring video, you can venture to the city's most popular locations - among both the living and the dead.

I Am Chris Farley
70%

I Am Chris Farley(en)

2015-07-27

I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.

Alone In Movie Theater
85%

Alone In Movie Theater(ar)

2023-07-27

This documentary was written with passion and love for cinema, and on the other hand, he blamed her. Our fictional character for this documentary talks about her passion for cinema and how it affected her life and recounts the decades that passed on the cinema one after the other.

The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man
70%

The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man(en)

2018-05-02

One man’s journey to find meaning in Bill Murray’s many unexpected adventures with everyday people, rare and never-before seen footage of the comedic icon participating in stories previously presumed to be urban legend.

Wild Shetland: Scotland's Viking Frontier
65%

Wild Shetland: Scotland's Viking Frontier(en)

2019-01-23

Ewan McGregor narrates a captivating portrait of wild Shetland and traces the course of a breeding season as the animals on these remote islands battle for survival.

World's Greatest Train Ride Videos: Scotland & Wales
0%

World's Greatest Train Ride Videos: Scotland & Wales(en)

1995-05-05

"The World's Greatest Train Ride" video series takes you on the train adventure of a lifetime! Filled with all the breathtaking excitement of authentic train travel, this exhilarating journey through Scotland and Wales is hosted by popular television actor Bernie Kopell, and takes you on three complete rail tours.

Smokehouse
100%

Smokehouse(en)

2023-09-04

A group of friends reunite in the north of Scotland during summer.

Video Visits: Scotland - Land of Legends
0%

Video Visits: Scotland - Land of Legends(en)

1992-01-01

Scotland is the land of the Loch Ness monster and mystical castles, rugged countryside, kilts, bagpipes, and haggis. In this program, viewers will be transported to Aberdeen's Castles, which include Balmoral, Dunnottar, and Craigievar. Video Visits: Scotland -- Land of Legends provides some historical background to the sights of Scotland, and tours many of its most scenic and atmospheric regions. Glasgow offers prime examples of Victorian architecture, and shopping opportunities for travelers. A tour of the Glenfiddich distillery, famous for its malt whiskey, is also on the agenda.

Women He's Undressed
54%

Women He's Undressed(en)

2015-06-11

Hollywood stars, historical footage and stylized reenactments tell the story of costume designer Orry-Kelly, who ruled Tinseltown fashion for decades.

It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr.
55%

It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr.(en)

2016-04-22

During his career, Mr. Ladd has been an agent, studio head, and Academy Award-winning producer. In our film, he shares an intimate oral history of the trials, tribulations, heartbreak, and joy of bringing some of the most iconic and memorable motion pictures to the screen. Mr. Ladd has been associated with films that have garnered over 150 Academy Award nominations and 50 wins. He has green lit or produced such iconic motion pictures as Star Wars, Alien, The Right Stuff, Young Frankenstein Gone Baby Gone, and the Academy Award-winning best pictures, Chariots Of Fire and Braveheart.

A Wee Bit of Scotland
0%

A Wee Bit of Scotland(en)

1949-12-07

In this Traveltalk series short visit to Scotland, we visit several places with familiar names, including Inverness, capital of the ancient Pictish Kingdom; Loch Ness, home of the famous elusive monster; and Saint Andrews, the birthplace of golf.

Touring Scotland
0%

Touring Scotland(en)

1990-06-12

Touring this historic, romantic and ruggedly beautiful land, from it's craggy ocean shores to its North Sea islands--from its mist-shrouded mountains to its ancient cities. This is Scotland! Embarking from the colorful Borders and Hadrian's Wall we travel to the abbeys, and to Gretna Green. To Ayr, Dumfries and Culzean Castle, with its memories of General Eisenhower. And on to the Cinderella city of Glasgow and Loch Lomond. To Oban, Ben Nevis, Glenfinnan and haunting Glencoe. Excursion to fabled island--Skye, holy Iona and "Fingal's Cave"--and on to the Orkneys and the Shetlands, renowned for their loveable ponies.

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
79%

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind(en)

2018-01-19

A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own words. Celebrates what he brought to comedy and to the culture at large, from the wild days of late-1970s L.A. to his death in 2014.

Big Gold Dream: Scottish Post-Punk and Infiltrating the Mainstream
60%

Big Gold Dream: Scottish Post-Punk and Infiltrating the Mainstream(en)

2015-06-19

Documentary on the independent Edinburgh record label Fast Product and Postcard Records and associated bands like Fire Engines, Scars and Josef K

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
60%

Hedda Hopper's Hollywood(en)

1960-01-10

A look at the past, present and future of Hollywood as seen through the eyes of the movie columnist.

Scouts Are Cancelled
0%

Scouts Are Cancelled(en)

2007-04-25

Director John Scott crafts this look at the curious life of his longtime friend John Stiles — an aspiring writer and former telephone marketer whose midlife meltdown worked wonders for his career. Stiles was down on his luck working as a telemarketer in Toronto when, one day, he threw out his pre-written script and began speaking to customers in curious character voices inspired by his upbringing in Nova Scotia. That month, Stiles made the most sales of any employee and earned a free DVD player for his efforts. In the following years, Stiles threw caution to the wind, venturing out to local open mic nights — where he developed a substantial cult following — and later publishing a pair of books with Insomniac press.