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What Price Hollywood?

  • 19321932
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.4K
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Constance Bennett and Neil Hamilton in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
Drama
The career of a waitress takes off when she meets an amiable drunken Hollywood director.The career of a waitress takes off when she meets an amiable drunken Hollywood director.The career of a waitress takes off when she meets an amiable drunken Hollywood director.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Cukor
  • Writers
    • Gene Fowler(by)
    • Rowland Brown(by)
    • Adela Rogers St. Johns(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Constance Bennett
    • Lowell Sherman
    • Neil Hamilton
  • Director
    • George Cukor
  • Writers
    • Gene Fowler(by)
    • Rowland Brown(by)
    • Adela Rogers St. Johns(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Constance Bennett
    • Lowell Sherman
    • Neil Hamilton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Constance Bennett in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Constance Bennett in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Constance Bennett in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Constance Bennett, Gregory Ratoff, and Lowell Sherman in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Constance Bennett in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Constance Bennett in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Constance Bennett, Neil Hamilton, and Lowell Sherman in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Constance Bennett and Neil Hamilton in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Constance Bennett and Bryant Washburn in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Aggie Herring and Lowell Sherman in What Price Hollywood? (1932)
    Neil Hamilton in What Price Hollywood? (1932)

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    Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett
    • Mary Evans
    Lowell Sherman
    Lowell Sherman
    • Max Carey
    Neil Hamilton
    Neil Hamilton
    • Lonny Borden
    Gregory Ratoff
    Gregory Ratoff
    • Julius Saxe
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Muto
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • The Maid
    George Reed
    George Reed
    • Undetermined Secondary Role
    • (scenes deleted)
    Alice Adair
    Alice Adair
    • Undetermined Secondary Role
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    • James - Max's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Armstrong
    • Undetermined Secondary Role
    • (uncredited)
    Zeena Baer
    • Secretary to Julius Saxe
    • (uncredited)
    King Baggot
    King Baggot
    • Department Head
    • (uncredited)
    Gerald Barry
    • John Reed - an Actor
    • (uncredited)
    Floyd Bell
    • Undetermined Secondary Role
    • (uncredited)
    Veda Buckland
    • Nana - Jackie's Nursemaid
    • (uncredited)
    Nicholas Caruso
    • Chef at Brown Derby
    • (uncredited)
    L. Casey
    • Writer
    • (uncredited)
    Lita Chevret
    Lita Chevret
    • Actress Filming on Movie Set
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Gene Fowler(by)
      • Rowland Brown(by)
      • Adela Rogers St. Johns(based on a story by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      George Cukor, who directed this film, was offered the chance to direct its "partial remake," Tapahtuipa Hollywoodissa (1937), but turned it down, claiming the two films were too similar. Interestingly, Cukor would later direct the 1954 Judy Garland/James Mason musical remake of that film, often cited as the best version of this material.
    • Goofs
      When Mary is filming her first bit part she drops her script on the stairs, which then disappears between shots.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      [Mary Evans is admiring a magazine photo of Clark Gable]

      Mary Evans: Hmmmm. Oh, boy!

      [Mary places the magazine photo against her face and pretends Gable is her lover. She speaks in an exaggerated voice]

      Mary Evans: Daaahling, how I love you my daaahling, I love you I do.

      [she puts the magazine down and returns to her normal voice]

      Mary Evans: It's getting late and I must scram.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a "by" credit to Gene Fowler and Rowland Brown after the title shows, but there is also a "screen play by" credit to Jane Murfin and Ben Markson, without leaving any clear explanation or context as to what "by" actually means. But the reality was that Fowler and Brown wrote the real screenplay, with Murfin and Markson providing the continuity.
    • Connections
      Featured in David O. Selznick: 'Your New Producer' (1935)
    • Soundtracks
      Three Little Words
      (1930) (uncredited)
      Music by Harry Ruby
      Part of a medley played during the opening credits

    User reviews37

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    9/10
    A behind-the-scenes look at classic Hollywood
    "What Price Hollywood?" is one of my favorite films of the 1930s. With loads of drama, glamour to spare, and some romance too, this movie is one of the best behind-the-scenes looks at the old Hollywood studio system that was ever made. Constance Bennett, looking her radiant best, plays the lead role with finesse. Lowell Sherman also turns in a powerful performance as a washed-up director. This movie was the basis for "A Star is Born." All in all, one great film.
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    • Aug 23, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 24, 1932 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Menestyksen hinta
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood United Methodist Church - 6817 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Pathé Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $411,676 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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