It Happened in Hollywood
“Hollywood Turns the Camera on its Own Gay, Glamorous, Glittering Self!”
Synopsis
A silent Western star has trouble adjusting to the coming of sound.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Tim Bart
Fay Wray
Gloria Gay
Victor Kilian
Slim
Franklin Pangborn
Mr. Forsythe
Charles Arnt
Jed Reed
Granville Bates
Sam Bennett
William B. Davidson
Al Howard
Arthur Loft
Pete
Edgar Dearing
Joe Stevens
James Donlan
Shorty
Bill Burrud
Billy - The Kid
Zeffie Tilbury
Miss Gordon
Harold Goodwin
Buck
Charles Brinley
Pappy
Zeni Vatori
Joe Spogoli
Wade Boteler
Patrolman
Helen Brown
Nurse
Mary Jane Temple
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Lachman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Hill, Harvey Fergusson, Samuel Fuller
- Original Title
- It Happened in Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Lachman
Ethel Hill, Harvey Fergusson, Samuel Fuller, Myles Connolly
Joseph Walker
Al Clark, Otto Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Lachman
Director
Ethel Hill
Screenplay
Harvey Fergusson
Screenplay
Samuel Fuller
Screenplay
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Al Clark
Editor
Otto Meyer
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Happened in Hollywood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It Happened in Hollywood about?
A silent Western star has trouble adjusting to the coming of sound.
Who directed It Happened in Hollywood?
It Happened in Hollywood was directed by Harry Lachman.
Who stars in It Happened in Hollywood?
The principal cast of It Happened in Hollywood includes Richard Dix, Fay Wray, Victor Kilian, Franklin Pangborn, Charles Arnt.
When was It Happened in Hollywood released and how long is it?
It Happened in Hollywood was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Happened in Hollywood?
It Happened in Hollywood holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).