Going Hollywood
“SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS VOICE and followed him to Hollywood!”
Synopsis
Sylvia is a French teacher at an all-girls school who wants to find love. When she hears Bill Williams on the radio, she decides to go visit and thank him. However, difficult problems lie ahead when Lili gets in the way.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Preview Clip | Going Hollywood | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-07-29
Top Cast
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Marion Davies
Sylvia Bruce
Bing Crosby
Bill 'Billy' Williams
Fifi D'Orsay
Lili Yvonne
Stuart Erwin
Ernest Pratt Baker, Picture Producer
Ned Sparks
Conroy
Patsy Kelly
Jill
Bobby Watson
Thompson
Three Radio Rogues
Eddie Bartell
Member - Three Radio Rogues
Wallace Beery
Himself - Premiere Clip (archive footage)
Clara Blandick
Ms. Perkins
Harry Bowen
Bartender
Nora Cecil
Briarcroft's Teacher
Ken Darby
Member - The King's Men
Jon Dodson
Member - The King's Men
Marie Dressler
Herself - Premiere Clip (archive footage)
Bud Geary
Sound Technician
Sterling Holloway
Radio Remote Technician
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Ogden Stewart
- Original Title
- Going Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Donald Ogden Stewart
George J. Folsey
Frank Sullivan
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Donald Ogden Stewart
Screenplay
Walter Wanger
Producer
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Going Hollywood
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What is Going Hollywood about?
Sylvia is a French teacher at an all-girls school who wants to find love. When she hears Bill Williams on the radio, she decides to go visit and thank him. However, difficult problems lie ahead when Lili gets in the way.
Who directed Going Hollywood?
Going Hollywood was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Going Hollywood?
The principal cast of Going Hollywood includes Marion Davies, Bing Crosby, Fifi D'Orsay, Stuart Erwin, Ned Sparks.
When was Going Hollywood released and how long is it?
Going Hollywood was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Going Hollywood?
Going Hollywood holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).