Hollywood Cavalcade (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1939, Hollywood Cavalcade is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Irving Cummings, running about 97 minutes. “See Hollywood as it was in 1913! Watch it grow to what it is today!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Starting in 1913 movie director Connors discovers singer Molly Adair. As she becomes a star she marries an actor, so Connors fires them. She asks for him as director of her next film. Many silent stars shown making the transition to sound.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Cavalcade stars Alice Faye as Molly Adair Hayden, Don Ameche as Mike Connors, J. Edward Bromberg as Dave Spingold and Alan Curtis as Nicky Hayden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Hollywood Cavalcade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Cavalcade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Cavalcade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Cavalcade (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hollywood Cavalcade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hollywood Cavalcade worth watching?
- Hollywood Cavalcade holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Cavalcade?
- Hollywood Cavalcade stars Alice Faye, Don Ameche, J. Edward Bromberg, Alan Curtis and Stuart Erwin.
- When was Hollywood Cavalcade released?
- Hollywood Cavalcade was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.