

Hollywood: Style Center of the World
“Today, the girl from the country is just as modern —and dresses just as smartly— as her big city sister!”
Synopsis
An MGM short promoting the studio's impact on fashion through film through their chief of costume design, Adrian; in rural America, a mother and daughter are shopping and observe a designer dress worn by Joan Crawford in a recent movie.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ann Morriss
Mary
Naomi Childers
Mary's Mother
George Lessey
Mary's Father
May McAvoy
Saleslady
Adrian
Self
Lew Ayres
Self
Lionel Barrymore
Self
Wallace Beery
Self
Bruce Cabot
Self
Claudette Colbert
Self
Joan Crawford
Self
Nelson Eddy
Self
Clark Gable
Self
Greta Garbo
Self
Judy Garland
Self
Fay Holden
Self
Marsha Hunt
Self
Hedy Lamarr
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Garver
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Hollywood: Style Center of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Garver
David Snell
Jackson Rose
Jack Ruggiero
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Garver
Director
Jack Ruggiero
Editor
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hollywood: Style Center of the World.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hollywood: Style Center of the World about?
An MGM short promoting the studio's impact on fashion through film through their chief of costume design, Adrian; in rural America, a mother and daughter are shopping and observe a designer dress worn by Joan Crawford in a recent movie.
Who directed Hollywood: Style Center of the World?
Hollywood: Style Center of the World was directed by Oliver Garver.
Who stars in Hollywood: Style Center of the World?
The principal cast of Hollywood: Style Center of the World includes Ann Morriss, Naomi Childers, George Lessey, May McAvoy, Adrian.
When was Hollywood: Style Center of the World released and how long is it?
Hollywood: Style Center of the World was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Hollywood: Style Center of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hollywood: Style Center of the World was composed by David Snell.












