Hollywood Hotel (1938)
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After losing a coveted role in an upcoming film to another actress, screen queen Mona Marshall (Lola Lane) protests by refusing to appear at her current movie's premiere. Her agent discovers struggling actress Virginia Stanton (Rosemary Lane) -- an exact match for Mona -- and sends her to the premiere instead, with young musician Ronnie Bowers (Dick Powell). After various mishaps, including a case of mistaken identity, Ronnie and Virginia struggle to find success in Hollywood.
Director: Busby Berkeley
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: January 15, 1938
Cast
- Dick Powell - Ronnie Bowers
- Rosemary Lane - Virginia
- Lola Lane - Mona Marshall
- Hugh Herbert - Chester Marshall
- Ted Healy - Fuzzy Boyle
- Glenda Farrell - Miss Jones, 'Jonesy'
- Johnnie Davis - Georgia
- Louella Parsons - Louella Parsons
- Alan Mowbray - Alexander Duprey
- Mabel Todd - Dot Marshall
Screenplay
- Richard Macaulay (Screenplay)
- Maurice Leo (Screenplay)
- Jerry Wald (Screenplay)
- Maurice Leo (Story)
- Jerry Wald (Story)
Music: Heinz Roemheld, Ray Heindorf
Cinematography: Charles Rosher
Editing: George Amy
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
More Films by Director: Busby Berkeley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hollywood Hotel about?
- After losing a coveted role in an upcoming film to another actress, screen queen Mona Marshall (Lola Lane) protests by refusing to appear at her current movie's premiere. Her agent discovers struggling actress Virginia Stanton (Rosemary Lane) -- an exact match for Mona -- and sends her to the premiere instead, with young musician Ronnie Bowers (Dick Powell). After various mishaps, including a case of mistaken identity, Ronnie and Virginia struggle to find success in Hollywood.
- Who directed Hollywood Hotel?
- Hollywood Hotel was directed by Busby Berkeley.
- Who stars in Hollywood Hotel?
- Hollywood Hotel stars Dick Powell, Rosemary Lane, Lola Lane, Hugh Herbert, Ted Healy, Glenda Farrell.
- How long is Hollywood Hotel?
- Hollywood Hotel has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Hollywood Hotel?
- Hollywood Hotel is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Hollywood Hotel produced?
- Hollywood Hotel was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hollywood Hotel?
- The themes of Hollywood Hotel include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.