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Hollywood Speaks

  • 1932
  • 1h 11m
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Pat O'Brien and Genevieve Tobin in Hollywood Speaks (1932)
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An aspiring starlet is dissuaded from taking her own life by a powerful gossip columnist who decides to take her on as his protege. Together they build up her "image," but are soon side-trac... Read allAn aspiring starlet is dissuaded from taking her own life by a powerful gossip columnist who decides to take her on as his protege. Together they build up her "image," but are soon side-tracked when he is accused of muder.An aspiring starlet is dissuaded from taking her own life by a powerful gossip columnist who decides to take her on as his protege. Together they build up her "image," but are soon side-tracked when he is accused of muder.

  • Director
    • Edward Buzzell
  • Writers
    • Norman Krasna
    • Jo Swerling
  • Stars
    • Genevieve Tobin
    • Pat O'Brien
    • Lucien Prival
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    • Director
      • Edward Buzzell
    • Writers
      • Norman Krasna
      • Jo Swerling
    • Stars
      • Genevieve Tobin
      • Pat O'Brien
      • Lucien Prival
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    Genevieve Tobin
    Genevieve Tobin
    • Gertie Smith…
    Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien
    • Jimmy Reed
    Lucien Prival
    Lucien Prival
    • Frederick Landau
    Rita La Roy
    Rita La Roy
    • Millie Coreen
    Leni Stengel
    Leni Stengel
    • Mrs. Landau
    Ralf Harolde
    Ralf Harolde
    • Carp
    Anderson Lawler
    Anderson Lawler
    • Joe Hammond
    • (as Anderson Lawlor)
    Jack Holt
    Jack Holt
    • Self - Cameo Appearance
    Clay Clement
    Clay Clement
      Thomas E. Jackson
      Thomas E. Jackson
        Dennis O'Keefe
        Dennis O'Keefe
        • Seated at 2nd Level Table in Night Club
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          • Edward Buzzell
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          • Norman Krasna
          • Jo Swerling
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          Was considered lost, but was reported "found" and scheduled to be screened theatrically in Hollywood at Cinecon 43 over the Labor Day weekend in 2007; presentation was canceled at the last minute, reasons not explained.

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        • Release date
          • June 25, 1932 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • United States
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • La quimera de Hollywood
        • Production company
          • Columbia Pictures
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          • 1h 11m(71 min)
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.37 : 1

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