What Price Hollywood?
Overview
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.
Ratings & Reviews
See what critics and audiences think
Media
Trailers, videos, posters and backdrops
Performance & Recognition
Financial performance and accolades
Box Office & Budget
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
Details
Production information
"First intimate expose of the private life and glamorous loves of a Hollywood star"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$411,676
Production Companies
Cast & Crew
The people behind the movie
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)
Nicholas Caruso
Chef at Brown Derby (uncredited)
Lita Chevret
Actress Filming on Movie Set (uncredited)
Crew
Gene Fowler
Writer
Writing
Ben Markson
Screenplay
Writing
George Cukor
Director
Directing
Jane Murfin
Screenplay
Writing
Rowland Brown
Writer
Writing
Adela Rogers St. Johns
Story
Writing
David O. Selznick
Executive Producer
Production
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Camera
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Sound
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
Writing
Louis Stevens
Story
Writing
Similar Movies
More movies you might enjoy
0
0
0
User Reviews
What the community is saying
Latest News
Recent articles and coverage
'Freakier Friday' Is Humiliating to Everyone Involved - Time Magazine
'Freakier Friday' Is Humiliating to Everyone Involved Time Magazine
A conversation with Joseph McBride about his study of Hollywood film director George Cukor: “There are many flawed people in his films, but Cukor understands human imperfection”–Part 1 - World Socialist Web Site
A conversation with Joseph McBride about his study of Hollywood film director George Cukor: “There are many flawed people in his films, but Cukor understands human imperfection”–Part 1 Worl
A Star is Born — George Cukor - In Review Online
A Star is Born — George Cukor In Review Online
Why 'What Price Hollywood' Was the Actual First Version of 'A Star is Born' - Collider
Why 'What Price Hollywood' Was the Actual First Version of 'A Star is Born' Collider
Farewell, FilmStruck: A Bittersweet Guide to the Movies to Catch Before It’s Gone (Published 2018) - The New York Times
Farewell, FilmStruck: A Bittersweet Guide to the Movies to Catch Before It’s Gone (Published 2018) The New York Times
‘What Price Hollywood’: The 1932 Film That Gave Birth To ‘A Star Is Born’ - Decider
‘What Price Hollywood’: The 1932 Film That Gave Birth To ‘A Star Is Born’ Decider
Review: ‘A Star is Born’ lives up to hype - vsuspectator.com
Review: ‘A Star is Born’ lives up to hype vsuspectator.com
What Price Hollywood? (1932) - Movie Review - Alternate Ending - Movie Reviews
What Price Hollywood? (1932) - Movie Review Alternate Ending - Movie Reviews
‘What Price Hollywood?’ and the Birth of the ‘Star Is Born’ Films - PopMatters
‘What Price Hollywood?’ and the Birth of the ‘Star Is Born’ Films PopMatters
Movie Review: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga prove ‘A Star is Born’ is evergreen - WTOP
Movie Review: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga prove ‘A Star is Born’ is evergreen WTOP
'A Star Is Born' Is The Kind Of Movie Everybody Says They Don’t Make Anymore - WBUR
'A Star Is Born' Is The Kind Of Movie Everybody Says They Don’t Make Anymore WBUR
What Price Hollywood? (1932) - Blu-ray.com
What Price Hollywood? (1932) Blu-ray.com
News articles are automatically collected from various sources and may not be affiliated with this site.