Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! is a documentary film directed by Peter Jones, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. This documentary celebrates the ridiculous stunts used by Hollywood over the years to market its worst movies. These include the ’50s drive-in where moviegoers could drop off their dirty laundry and pick it up after the show, horror filmmaker William Castle’s vibrating seats and producer Sam Arkoff’s offer to pay for the funeral of anyone scared to death by his film. Amusing interviews with critic Roger Ebert and director John Waters, creator of Smell-O-Vision, enliven a program that has one central failing: host Frankie Avalon, who remains as schlocky as ever.
Who’s in it. Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! stars Frankie Avalon, Peter Bogdanovich, Nick Clooney and Roger Ebert, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!?
- Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! stars Frankie Avalon, Peter Bogdanovich, Nick Clooney, Roger Ebert and Dave Friedman.
- When was Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! released?
- Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.