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Hollywood Cavalcade 1939 Directed by Irving Cummings

See Hollywood as it was in 1913! Watch it grow to what it is today!

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Comedy , Drama , History
Production Company 20th Century Fox
Budget $2,000,000
Release Date 13 October 1939
97 mins
Cast
Alice Faye Molly Adair Hayden
Don Ameche Mike Connors
J. Edward Bromberg Dave Spingold
Alan Curtis Nicky Hayden
Stuart Erwin Pete Tinney
Jed Prouty Keystone Cop Police Chief
Buster Keaton Buster Keaton
Donald Meek Lyle P. Stout
Al Jolson Al Jolson
Eddie Collins Keystone Cop Driver
Ben Turpin Bartender in Western
Chester Conklin Sheriff in Western
Hank Mann Keystone Cop
James Finlayson Keystone Cop
Mack Sennett Mack Sennett
Heinie Conklin Keystone Cop
Chick Chandler Assistant Director
Robert Lowery Henry Potter
Russell Hicks Russell Hicks
Willie Fung Willie
Mary Forbes Mrs. Gaynes
Joseph Crehan Attorney
Marjorie Beebe Telephone Operator
Lee Duncan Lee Duncan
Rin-Tin-Tin Jr. Rin-Tin-Tin
Sam Ash Actor
Bonnie Bannon Pretty Girl
Lynn Bari Actress
John Butler Telegraph Operator
Georgia Caine Reporter
Ray Cooke First Cab Driver
Dorothy Dearing Michael's Girl at Party
Franklyn Farnum Well-Wisher
Arno Frey Maitre d'Hotel
Harold Goodwin Prop Boy
Fay Helm Nurse
J. Anthony Hughes Motorcycle Policeman
John Ince Actor as Court Officer
Mark Jones Keystone Kop
Paul McVey Stage Manager
Dave Morris Stooge
Forbes Murray Criterion Theater Manager
Harry 'Snub' Pollard Keystone Cop
Alexander Pollard Nicky's Butler
Arthur Rankin Assistant Cameraman
Cyril Ring Audience Member
Marshall Ruth Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle
Francis Sayles Second Cab Driver
Iva Stewart Michael's Girl at Party
Harry Tyler Studio Guide
Billy Wayne Assistant Stage Manager