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7.2 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19261h 20mUnited States of America

Broken Hearts of Hollywood

“A story of the lives and loves behind the screens of Hollywood, the Mecca of picture fans.”

Synopsis

Virginia Perry, a former movie star, leaves her family and returns to Hollywood to make a comeback, but age has taken its toll and she is cast in small character roles. Meanwhile, her daughter, Betty Ann, has won a beauty contest, and heads for Hollywood. They end up in the same, film, with Mom playing her Mom. Marshall tries to take advantage of the naive Betty. Somebody gets shot. Somebody is put on trial.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 14, 1926

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lloyd Bacon
Screenplay & Story
Raymond L. Schrock, Edward Clark, C. Graham Baker
Original Title
Broken Hearts of Hollywood
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lloyd Bacon

Screenplay & Story

Raymond L. Schrock, Edward Clark, C. Graham Baker

Director of Photography

Virgil Miller

Film Editing

Clarence Kolster

Department Leadership Roster

Lloyd Bacon

Lloyd Bacon

Director

Clarence Kolster

Editor

Virgil Miller

Virgil Miller

Director of Photography

C. Graham Baker

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Broken Hearts of Hollywood.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Hearts of Hollywood

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Broken Hearts of Hollywood about?

Virginia Perry, a former movie star, leaves her family and returns to Hollywood to make a comeback, but age has taken its toll and she is cast in small character roles. Meanwhile, her daughter, Betty Ann, has won a beauty contest, and heads for Hollywood. They end up in the same, film, with Mom playing her Mom. Marshall tries to take advantage of the naive Betty. Somebody gets shot. Somebody is put on trial.

Who directed Broken Hearts of Hollywood?

Broken Hearts of Hollywood was directed by Lloyd Bacon.

Who stars in Broken Hearts of Hollywood?

The principal cast of Broken Hearts of Hollywood includes Patsy Ruth Miller, Louise Dresser, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Jerry Miley, Stuart Holmes.

When was Broken Hearts of Hollywood released and how long is it?

Broken Hearts of Hollywood was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.