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Going Hollywood

1933-12-22 · 78 min · ★ 5.5

Music · Romance · Comedy

Sylvia is a French teacher at an all-girls school who wants to find love. When she hears Bill Williams on the radio, she decides to go visit and thank him. However, difficult problems lie ahead when Lili gets in the way.

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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marion DaviesMarion DaviesSylvia Bruce
Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyBill 'Billy' Williams
Fifi D'OrsayFifi D'OrsayLili Yvonne
Stuart ErwinStuart ErwinErnest Pratt Baker, Picture Producer
Ned SparksNed SparksConroy
Patsy KellyPatsy KellyJill
Bobby WatsonBobby WatsonThompson
Three Radio Rogues
Eddie BartellMember - Three Radio Rogues
Wallace BeeryWallace BeeryHimself - Premiere Clip (archive footage)
Clara BlandickClara BlandickMs. Perkins
Harry BowenHarry BowenBartender
Nora CecilNora CecilBriarcroft's Teacher
Ken DarbyKen DarbyMember - The King's Men
Jon DodsonMember - The King's Men
Marie DresslerMarie DresslerHerself - Premiere Clip (archive footage)
Bud GearyBud GearySound Technician
Sterling HollowaySterling HollowayRadio Remote Technician
Jimmy HollywoodMember - Three Radio Rogues
Jane KeckleyJane KeckleyBriarcroft's Geometry Teacher

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