The Talk of Hollywood (1929)

Schlock-movie producer J. Pierpont Ginsburg, after declaring, in a Yiddish accent, that "talking pictures are in their infantry," decides to put all of his savings into a big-budgeted ... See full summary »

Director:

Mark Sandrich

Writers:

Mark Sandrich (story), Nat Carr (story),

Stars:

Nat Carr, Fay Marbe, Hope Sutherland

Cast

Cast overview:
Nat Carr	...	J. Pierpont Ginsburg
Fay Marbe	...	Adore Renée
Hope Sutherland	...	Ruth Ginsburg
Sherling Oliver	...	John Applegate
Edward LeSaint	...	Edward Hamilton
Gilbert Marbe	...	Reginald Whitlock
John Troughton	...	Butler
Al Goodman	...	Al Goodman-Orchestra Leader
Al Goodman's 'Follow Thru' Orchestra	...	Al Goodman's Orchestra
Tom O'Brien	...	Reel-Mixing Projectionist
The Leonidoff Ballet	...	Ballet Troupe

Storyline

Schlock-movie producer J. Pierpont Ginsburg, after declaring, in a Yiddish accent, that "talking pictures are in their infantry," decides to put all of his savings into a big-budgeted musical, starring the sensation of Paris (with a bad French accent), Adore Renee, and a swishy leading man, Reginald Whitlock. Meanwhile, his daughter, Judy Ginsburg, gets involved in a romance with Ginsburg's Gentile lawyer, John Applegate. His efforts aren't helped any by the projectionist who mixes up the sound-disc reels, with the images not matching the dialogue and sound effects, during a showing for prospective film buyers and exhibitors.

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Plot Keywords:

yiddish | gentile | french accent | projectionist | lawyer | 

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Taglines:

100% Singing, Talking, Laughing Burlesque Drama (original poster)

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 1929 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Prudence Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Good Night, My Lovey Dovey"
Performed by Al Goodman's 'Follow Thru' Orchestra
Sung by Fay Marbe

User Reviews

Early Talkie Burlesque on Vitaphone sound films

Plot: Silent movie producer J. Pierpoint Ginsburg has put off making his first talkie. Finally, he faces reality and starts his musical-comedy-drama talking production.

The zany storyline is loaded with Ethnic and Gay humor which was popular during the 1920's and 1930's. Today's audience may find this to be the most politically incorrect film of all time. Personally, I found the content of this film refreshing, unique, and different. It is interesting to compare Singing in the Rain's basic plot idea with this early Talkie Burlesque on Vitaphone sound films.

NOTES: 1. Al Goodman's "Follow Thru" Orchestra is a highlight. Al has one speaking line. 2. Nat Carr (Jewish dialect comedian/star) and Mark Sandrich (Writer/Director who later moved over to RKO to work on many 2 Reel comedies & features) co-wrote this script. 3. Running time is 72 Minutes.