Hollywood Speaks

Hollywood Speaks

1932 · 71 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

The darkest side of Tinseltown is depicted in this drama that centers upon a Hollywood columnist determined to reveal the awful truth about entertainment business.

Directed by Edward Buzzell · Written by Norman Krasna

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