

Hollywood Babylon
1972-02-09 · 87 min · ★ 4.7
This faux cautionary documentary features film clips and often humorous softcore reenactments of several notorious celebrity sex scandals from the golden age of Hollywood.
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- Directors
- Van Guylder
- Production companies
- Institute for Adult Education, Aquarius Releasing
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Marland ProctorWally Reid
Uschi DigardParty Guest / Marlene Dietrich
Maria ArnoldParty Girl / Mistress / Nightclub Performer / Orgy Girl on Set
Jane AllysonGirl at Arbuckle's Party / Whipped Girl
Nora WieternikGirl at Party
Suzanne FieldsParty Girl / Mildred Harris / Nightclub Patron
Matt HewittMarlene's Discoverer / Doctor
Bambi AllenParty Girl by Pool (uncredited)
Andy BellamyParty Girl in Pool (uncredited)
Sandy CareyLesbian Lover (uncredited)
Con CovertParty Guy / Bar Patron / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Tracy HandfussParty Girl / Orgy Girl on Set (uncredited)
Terri JohnsonParty Girl by Pool (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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