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Hollywood Cavalcade
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Hollywood Cavalcade

1939-10-13 · 97 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Drama · History

Starting in 1913 movie director Connors discovers singer Molly Adair. As she becomes a star she marries an actor, so Connors fires them. She asks for him as director of her next film. Many silent stars shown making the transition to sound.

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Directors
Irving Cummings
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Alice FayeAlice FayeMolly Adair Hayden
Don AmecheDon AmecheMike Connors
J. Edward BrombergJ. Edward BrombergDave Spingold
Alan CurtisAlan CurtisNicky Hayden
Stuart ErwinStuart ErwinPete Tinney
Jed ProutyJed ProutyKeystone Cop Police Chief
Buster KeatonBuster KeatonBuster Keaton
Donald MeekDonald MeekLyle P. Stout
George GivotGeorge GivotClaude
Al JolsonAl JolsonAl Jolson
Eddie CollinsEddie CollinsKeystone Cop Driver
Ben TurpinBen TurpinBartender in Western
Chester ConklinChester ConklinSheriff in Western
Hank MannHank MannKeystone Cop
James FinlaysonJames FinlaysonKeystone Cop
Mack SennettMack SennettMack Sennett
Heinie ConklinHeinie ConklinKeystone Cop
Chick ChandlerChick ChandlerAssistant Director
Robert LoweryRobert LoweryHenry Potter
Russell HicksRussell HicksRussell Hicks

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