Hollywood Story (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1951, Hollywood Story is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by William Castle, running about 76 minutes. “We can't tell you what this picture is about ... without giving away the secret that rocked the lives of five fabulous people!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A producer takes over a small film studio and - sensing that it'll be a good movie- begins investigating an old murder of a silent film director shot in his office years ago. He finds that his life is threatened as he digs deeper into the mystery.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Story stars Richard Conte as Larry O'Brien, Julie Adams as Sally Rousseau / Amanda Rousseau, Richard Egan as Police Lt. Bud Lennox and Henry Hull as Philip Ferrara / Vincent St. Clair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hollywood Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Story (1951)?
- In US, Hollywood Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hollywood Story worth watching?
- Hollywood Story holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Story?
- Hollywood Story stars Richard Conte, Julie Adams, Richard Egan, Henry Hull and Fred Clark.
- When was Hollywood Story released?
- Hollywood Story was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.