Hollywood Speaks

Hollywood Speaks

Hollywood Speaks

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Hollywood Speaks

1932

1h 11m

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Drama

Overview

The darkest side of Tinseltown is depicted in this drama that centers upon a Hollywood columnist determined to reveal the awful truth about entertainment business.

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Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Genevieve Tobin

Gertie Smith

Genevieve Tobin

Acting

Pat O'Brien

Jimmy Reed

Pat O'Brien

Acting

Lucien Prival

Frederick Landau

Lucien Prival

Acting

Rita La Roy

Millie Coreen

Rita La Roy

Acting

Leni Stengel

Mrs. Landau

Leni Stengel

Acting

Ralf Harolde

Carp

Ralf Harolde

Acting

Anderson Lawler

Joe Hammond

Anderson Lawler

Acting

Jack Holt

Jack Holt

Jack Holt

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