A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio (1935)
This short shows the entrances of the various Hollywood studios, then specifically visits Warner Bros. / First National Studios. We start at the casting office, then see Busby Berkeley and choreographer Bobby Connolly working with chorus girls on production numbers. Then come some candid shots of several contract stars. Finally we see comedian Hugh Herbert filming a scene for an upcoming release, then the various behind the scenes steps that transition the raw film in the camera into the finished product.
Director: Ralph Staub
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: February 2, 1935
Cast
- William Ray - Narrator (voice)
- Arthur Aylesworth - Himself, the Man in Casting Office (uncredited)
- Busby Berkeley - Himself (uncredited)
- Bobby Connolly - Himself (uncredited)
- Hugh Herbert - Himself (uncredited)
- Rudy Vallee - Himself (uncredited)
- Jean Muir - Herself (uncredited)
- Warren William - Himself (uncredited)
- Alice White - Herself (uncredited)
- Pat O'Brien - Himself (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Joe Traub (Dialogue)
Music: Edward Ward
Cinematography: Arthur L. Todd
Editing: Doug Gould
Production: The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
movie business, film in film, behind the scenes, filmmaking, studio tour, old hollywood
More Films by Director: Ralph Staub
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio about?
- This short shows the entrances of the various Hollywood studios, then specifically visits Warner Bros. / First National Studios. We start at the casting office, then see Busby Berkeley and choreographer Bobby Connolly working with chorus girls on production numbers. Then come some candid shots of several contract stars. Finally we see comedian Hugh Herbert filming a scene for an upcoming release, then the various behind the scenes steps that transition the raw film in the camera into the finished product.
- Who directed A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio?
- A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio was directed by Ralph Staub.
- Who stars in A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio?
- A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio stars William Ray, Arthur Aylesworth, Busby Berkeley, Bobby Connolly, Hugh Herbert, Rudy Vallee.
- How long is A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio?
- A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio?
- A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio produced?
- A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio was produced in United States of America.