Top Hat & Tales: Harold Ross and the Making of the New Yorker

To know the first 25 years of The New Yorker is to know how titans of literature and journalism such as J.D. Salinger, James Thurber, E.B. White, and others helped shape American culture since its initial publication in 1925. This documentary features interviews with editors David Remnick, Lee Lorenz, and Roger Angell, who discuss how the unique identity of creator Harold Ross' magazine was forged with unforgettable articles, cartoons, and cover art. Narrated by Stanley Tucci. 47 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.