It Happened in Hollywood (1937)

Released: 1937-09-07 Duration: 1hr 7min

Genres: Drama Comedy

Rating 6.1

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Hollywood Turns the Camera on its Own Gay, Glamorous, Glittering Self!

Overview

A silent Western star has trouble adjusting to the coming of sound.

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	0.0985

Directed By

Harry Lachman

Crew

Screenplay
Ethel Hill

Director
Harry Lachman

Screenplay
Harvey Fergusson

Screenplay
Samuel Fuller

Story
Myles Connolly

Art Direction
Stephen Goosson

Music Director
Morris Stoloff

Costume Design
Robert Kalloch

Director of Photography
Joseph Walker

Editor
Al Clark

Editor
Otto Meyer

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