We’re Switching to Hollywood
Wir schalten um auf Hollywood
Synopsis
A German reporter visits Hollywood and is escorted through the MGM Studio by a German nobleman, who is working there as an extra. They meet and speak to several actors, primarily Buster Keaton, John Gilbert, Joan Crawford and Heinrich George. Then they meet Adolphe Menjou, who rehearses a long scene in German. A final scene shows stars arriving at a film premiere, including Jean Harlow, Norma Shearer and Wallace Beery.
Top Cast
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Buster Keaton
Self
Ramon Novarro
Self
Heinrich George
Self
Adolphe Menjou
Self
Dita Parlo
Self
Gustav Fröhlich
Self
Joan Crawford
Self
Norma Shearer
Self
John Gilbert
Self
Wallace Beery
Self (uncredited)
Sergei Eisenstein
Self (uncredited)
Hoot Gibson
Self (uncredited)
Anita Page
Self (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Reicher
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Morgan
- Original Title
- Wir schalten um auf Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Reicher
Paul Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Reicher
Director
Paul Morgan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About We’re Switching to Hollywood
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What is We’re Switching to Hollywood about?
A German reporter visits Hollywood and is escorted through the MGM Studio by a German nobleman, who is working there as an extra. They meet and speak to several actors, primarily Buster Keaton, John Gilbert, Joan Crawford and Heinrich George. Then they meet Adolphe Menjou, who rehearses a long scene in German. A final scene shows stars arriving at a film premiere, including Jean Harlow, Norma Shearer and Wallace Beery.
Who directed We’re Switching to Hollywood?
We’re Switching to Hollywood was directed by Frank Reicher.
Who stars in We’re Switching to Hollywood?
The principal cast of We’re Switching to Hollywood includes Buster Keaton, Ramon Novarro, Heinrich George, Adolphe Menjou, Dita Parlo.
When was We’re Switching to Hollywood released and how long is it?
We’re Switching to Hollywood was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.