Hollywood, City of Dreams

Hollywood, City of Dreams

1931 · 68 min · ★ 8.0

José arrives in Hollywood seeking fame and fortune. The studio boss, Helen, falls in love with him, offers him a chance, and he becomes a movie star. However, Alice, a actress, gets in the way of José and Helen's romance.

Directed by George Crone · Written by José Bohr

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