Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. (1905-1976) was a billionaire businessman, a pioneer of aviation and an award-winning film producer. He dabbled in politics. He developed the first "flying boat," the push-up bra and the automatic hospital bed. He was adept at turning his hobbies into lucrative industries.
Yet, despite all of his successes, he had no true friends or family. In the 1950s he became a recluse and was plagued by debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorders. Eventually, Hughes signed over his many business ventures to trusted advisors. In April 1976, after many years of drug abuse, Hughes slipped into a coma and died en route to a Houston hospital. It was a sad end to the life of a man who had a developed an unrivalled business empire.
This original production takes a look at the rise and fall of the Hughes empire. Through the archival footage and interviews with the few people who had contact with him, unravel some of the mysteries surrounding one of the richest men of the 20th century.
- Take an in-depth look at the bizarre life of the billionaire genius
- Includes newly discovered newsreel footage
- Watch Hughes set a speed record from Miami to New York
- Witness the air speed record for trans-American flight
- See the famous 'Spruce Goose' being moved to Long Beach
- Learn about the world's largest helicopter
- Color and black & white
- 98 minutes
An in-depth look at the bizarre life of Howard Hughes
Yet, despite all of his successes, he had no true friends or family. In the 1950s he became a recluse and was plagued by debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorders. Eventually, Hughes signed over his many business ventures to trusted advisors. In April 1976, after many years of drug abuse, Hughes slipped into a coma and died en route to a Houston hospital. It was a sad end to the life of a man who had a developed an unrivalled business empire.
This original production takes a look at the rise and fall of the Hughes empire. Through the archival footage and interviews with the few people who had contact with him, unravel some of the mysteries surrounding one of the richest men of the 20th century.
FEATURES and BENEFITS:
- Take an in-depth look at the bizarre life of the billionaire genius
- Includes newly discovered newsreel footage
- Watch Hughes set a speed record from Miami to New York
- Witness the air speed record for trans-American flight
- See the famous 'Spruce Goose' being moved to Long Beach
- Learn about the world's largest helicopter
- Color and black & white
- 98 minutes
What most know about Howard Hughes, Jr. is that he was a billionaire businessman, a pioneer of aviation and an award-winning film producer. What many don't know is what a true genius he was. He developed the first "flying boat," the push-up bra and the automatic hospital bed.
Yet, despite all of his successes, he had no true friends or family.
In the 1950s he became a recluse and was plagued by debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorders. Eventually, Hughes signed over his many business ventures to trusted advisors. In April 1976, after many years of drug abuse, Hughes slipped into a coma and died en route to a Houston hospital. It was a sad end to the life of a man who had a developed an unrivaled business empire.
This one-of-a-kind and original production takes an in-depth look at the rise and fall of the Hughes empire.
Featuring rare footage and interviews with the few people who had contact with him, it unravels some of the mysteries surrounding one of the richest men of the 20th century. TRULY FASCINATING!
FEATURES and BENEFITS:
- Take an in-depth look at the bizarre life of the billionaire genius
- Includes newly discovered newsreel footage
- Watch Hughes set a speed record from Miami to New York
- Witness the air speed record for trans-American flight
- See the famous 'Spruce Goose' being moved to Long Beach
- Learn about the world's largest helicopter
- Color and black and white
- 98 minutes
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