Hollywood Cavalcade
“See Hollywood as it was in 1913! Watch it grow to what it is today!”
Synopsis
Starting in 1913 movie director Connors discovers singer Molly Adair. As she becomes a star she marries an actor, so Connors fires them. She asks for him as director of her next film. Many silent stars shown making the transition to sound.
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Hollywood Cavalcade (1939) - Molly becomes an involuntary silent comedy star.
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-13
Top Cast
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Alice Faye
Molly Adair Hayden
Don Ameche
Mike Connors
J. Edward Bromberg
Dave Spingold
Alan Curtis
Nicky Hayden
Stuart Erwin
Pete Tinney
Jed Prouty
Keystone Cop Police Chief
Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton
Donald Meek
Lyle P. Stout
George Givot
Claude
Al Jolson
Al Jolson
Eddie Collins
Keystone Cop Driver
Ben Turpin
Bartender in Western
Chester Conklin
Sheriff in Western
Hank Mann
Keystone Cop
James Finlayson
Keystone Cop
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
Heinie Conklin
Keystone Cop
Chick Chandler
Assistant Director
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Pascal
- Original Score
- Rudy Schrager, Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Hollywood Cavalcade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Ernest Pascal, Lou Breslow, Hilary Lynn, James Edward Grant, Brown Holmes
Rudy Schrager, Cyril J. Mockridge
Ernest Palmer, Allen M. Davey
Walter Thompson
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Ernest Pascal
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Walter Thompson
Editor
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Allen M. Davey
Director of Photography
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
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 Hollywood Cavalcade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hollywood Cavalcade about?
Starting in 1913 movie director Connors discovers singer Molly Adair. As she becomes a star she marries an actor, so Connors fires them. She asks for him as director of her next film. Many silent stars shown making the transition to sound.
Who directed Hollywood Cavalcade?
Hollywood Cavalcade was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in Hollywood Cavalcade?
The principal cast of Hollywood Cavalcade includes Alice Faye, Don Ameche, J. Edward Bromberg, Alan Curtis, Stuart Erwin.
When was Hollywood Cavalcade released and how long is it?
Hollywood Cavalcade was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Hollywood Cavalcade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hollywood Cavalcade was composed by Rudy Schrager, Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hollywood Cavalcade?
Hollywood Cavalcade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).