Hollywood Story
“We can't tell you what this picture is about ... without giving away the secret that rocked the lives of five fabulous people!”
Synopsis
An independent producer unwisely opens a can of worms after he decides to make a movie about the unsolved murder of a famous silent film director.
Top Cast
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Richard Conte
Larry O'Brien
Julie Adams
Sally Rousseau / Amanda Rousseau
Richard Egan
Police Lt. Bud Lennox
Henry Hull
Philip Ferrara / Vincent St. Clair
Fred Clark
Sam Collyer
Jim Backus
Mitch Davis
Houseley Stevenson
John Miller, Studio Guard
Paul Cavanagh
Roland Paul
Katherine Meskill
Mary
Louis Lettieri
Jimmy Davis
Francis X. Bushman
Himself
Betty Blythe
Herself
William Farnum
Himself
Helen Gibson
Herself
Joel McCrea
Joel McCrea
Rico Alaniz
Spanish Actor (uncredited)
Tony Barr
Seedy Hotel Night Clerk (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Crew Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Kohner, Frederick Brady
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Hollywood Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Frederick Kohner, Frederick Brady
Frank Skinner
Carl E. Guthrie
Virgil W. Vogel
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Director
Virgil W. Vogel
Editor
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
Frederick Kohner
Screenplay
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Frederick Brady
Screenplay
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
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 Hollywood Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hollywood Story about?
An independent producer unwisely opens a can of worms after he decides to make a movie about the unsolved murder of a famous silent film director.
Who directed Hollywood Story?
Hollywood Story was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in Hollywood Story?
The principal cast of Hollywood Story includes Richard Conte, Julie Adams, Richard Egan, Henry Hull, Fred Clark.
When was Hollywood Story released and how long is it?
Hollywood Story was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Hollywood Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hollywood Story was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hollywood Story?
Hollywood Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).