Hollywood (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film
Released in 1923, Hollywood is a notable film directed by James Cruze, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Angela comes to Hollywood with only two things: Her dream to become a movie star, and Grandpa. She leaves an Aunt, a brother, Grandma, and her longtime boyfriend back in Centerville. Despite seeing major movie stars around every corner, and knocking on every casting office door in town, at the end of her first day she is still unemployed. To her horror, when she arrives back at their hotel, she finds that Grandpa has been cast in a movie by William DeMille and quickly becomes a star during the ensuing weeks. Her family, worried that Angela and Grandpa are getting into trouble, come to Hollywood to drag them back home. In short order Aunt, Grandma, brother, boyfriend and even the parrot become superstars, but Angela is still unemployed...
Who’s in it. Hollywood stars Hope Drown as Angela Whitaker, Luke Cosgrave as Joel Whitaker, George K. Arthur as Lem Lefferts and Ruby Lafayette as Grandmother Whitaker, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hollywood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hollywood?
- Hollywood stars Hope Drown, Luke Cosgrave, George K. Arthur, Ruby Lafayette and Harris Gordon.