It Happened in Hollywood (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1937, It Happened in Hollywood is a comedy and drama film directed by Harry Lachman, running about 67 minutes. “Hollywood Turns the Camera on its Own Gay, Glamorous, Glittering Self!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A silent Western star has trouble adjusting to the coming of sound.
Who’s in it. It Happened in Hollywood stars Richard Dix as Tim Bart, Fay Wray as Gloria Gay, Victor Kilian as Slim and Franklin Pangborn as Mr. Forsythe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, It Happened in Hollywood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Happened in Hollywood page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened in Hollywood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened in Hollywood (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Happened in Hollywood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Happened in Hollywood worth watching?
- It Happened in Hollywood holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Happened in Hollywood?
- It Happened in Hollywood stars Richard Dix, Fay Wray, Victor Kilian, Franklin Pangborn and Charles Arnt.
- When was It Happened in Hollywood released?
- It Happened in Hollywood was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.