A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio
Synopsis
This short shows the entrances of the various Hollywood studios, then specifically visits Warner Bros. / First National Studios. We start at the casting office, then see Busby Berkeley and choreographer Bobby Connolly working with chorus girls on production numbers. Then come some candid shots of several contract stars. Finally we see comedian Hugh Herbert filming a scene for an upcoming release, then the various behind the scenes steps that transition the raw film in the camera into the finished product.
Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Arthur Aylesworth
Himself, the Man in Casting Office (uncredited)
Busby Berkeley
Himself (uncredited)
Bobby Connolly
Himself (uncredited)
Hugh Herbert
Himself (uncredited)
Rudy Vallee
Himself (uncredited)
Jean Muir
Herself (uncredited)
Warren William
Himself (uncredited)
Alice White
Herself (uncredited)
Pat O'Brien
Himself (uncredited)
Ann Dvorak
Herself (uncredited)
Jackie Fields
Himself (uncredited)
James Cagney
Himself (uncredited)
Dolores del Río
Herself (uncredited)
Wini Shaw
Herself (uncredited)
Henry O'Neill
Director (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Staub
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Traub
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Staub
Joe Traub
Edward Ward
Arthur L. Todd
Doug Gould
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Staub
Director
Doug Gould
Editor
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio about?
This short shows the entrances of the various Hollywood studios, then specifically visits Warner Bros. / First National Studios. We start at the casting office, then see Busby Berkeley and choreographer Bobby Connolly working with chorus girls on production numbers. Then come some candid shots of several contract stars. Finally we see comedian Hugh Herbert filming a scene for an upcoming release, then the various behind the scenes steps that transition the raw film in the camera into the finished product.
Who directed A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio?
A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio was directed by Ralph Staub.
Who stars in A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio?
The principal cast of A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio includes William Ray, Arthur Aylesworth, Busby Berkeley, Bobby Connolly, Hugh Herbert.
When was A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio released and how long is it?
A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio was composed by Edward Ward.