The Road to Hollywood (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1947, The Road to Hollywood is a documentary film directed by Bud Pollard, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. Exploitation film-maker Bud Pollard appears on screen to tell us of Bing Crosby's rise to fame, using scenes from four early Crosby shorts to illustrate his fictional biography.
Who’s in it. The Road to Hollywood stars Bing Crosby as Himself, Luis Alberni as The Marquis, Ann Christy as Betty Brooks and Arthur Stone as Ethel's Uncle Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Road to Hollywood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road to Hollywood page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road to Hollywood tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road to Hollywood (1947)?
- In US, The Road to Hollywood is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Road to Hollywood worth watching?
- The Road to Hollywood holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Road to Hollywood?
- The Road to Hollywood stars Bing Crosby, Luis Alberni, Ann Christy, Arthur Stone and Marion Sayers.
- When was The Road to Hollywood released?
- The Road to Hollywood was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.