What Price Hollywood? (1932)
First intimate expose of the private life and glamorous loves of a Hollywood star
Sassy and ambitious waitress Mary Evans amuses and befriends amiable seldom-sober Hollywood film director Max Carey when he stumbles into her restaurant. Max invites Mary to his film premiere and, after a night of drinking and carousing, Mary is granted a screen test. A studio contract follows. Just as Mary finds her dreams coming true, Carey’s life and career begins its descent.
Director: George Cukor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: June 24, 1932
Cast
- Constance Bennett - Mary Evans
- Lowell Sherman - Maximilian 'Max' Carey
- Neil Hamilton - Lonny Borden
- Gregory Ratoff - Julius Saxe
- Brooks Benedict - Muto
- Louise Beavers - Mary's Maid Bonita
- Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson - Max's Butler James (uncredited)
- King Baggot - Department Head (uncredited)
- Gerald Barry - John Reed (uncredited)
- Veda Buckland - Baby Jackie's Nursemaid Nana (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Jane Murfin (Screenplay)
- Ben Markson (Screenplay)
- Gene Fowler
- Adela Rogers St. Johns (Story)
- Rowland Brown
Music: Max Steiner
Cinematography: Charles Rosher
Editing: Jack Kitchin, Del Andrews
Production: RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Pathé Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Budget: $411,676
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
waitress, show business, alcoholism, film in film, hollywood, wedding, alcoholic, filmmaking, millionaire, pre-code, has been, big break, marital separation, first date, stardom
More Films by Director: George Cukor
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is What Price Hollywood? about?
- Sassy and ambitious waitress Mary Evans amuses and befriends amiable seldom-sober Hollywood film director Max Carey when he stumbles into her restaurant. Max invites Mary to his film premiere and, after a night of drinking and carousing, Mary is granted a screen test. A studio contract follows. Just as Mary finds her dreams coming true, Carey’s life and career begins its descent.
- Who directed What Price Hollywood??
- What Price Hollywood? was directed by George Cukor.
- Who stars in What Price Hollywood??
- What Price Hollywood? stars Constance Bennett, Lowell Sherman, Neil Hamilton, Gregory Ratoff, Brooks Benedict, Louise Beavers.
- How long is What Price Hollywood??
- What Price Hollywood? has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is What Price Hollywood??
- What Price Hollywood? is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of What Price Hollywood??
- What Price Hollywood? had a budget of $411,676.
- Where was What Price Hollywood? produced?
- What Price Hollywood? was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of What Price Hollywood??
- The themes of What Price Hollywood? include: Addiction and Recovery.