Round About Hollywood (1931)

6.0/10 • 7 min • Documentary

Overview

This short travelogue depicts snippets of locations in Hollywood, California, most of them as seen from the streets. Considerable time is taken showing the kinds of architecture of private homes. There are images of various important buildings, and a depiction of the Hollywood Bowl. Finally, there is a sequence revolving around the premiere of the film “Dirigible” (1931) at the famed Chinese Theatre.

Cast

Frank Fay

Carl Laemmle

Bessie Love

Sally O'Neil

Edward G. Robinson

Barbara Stanwyck

Gloria Swanson

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