Going Hollywood (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1933, Going Hollywood is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 78 minutes. “SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS VOICE and followed him to Hollywood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of Sylvia, a French teacher at an all-girl school, who wants to find love. When she hears Bill Williams on the radio, she decides to go visit and thank him. However, difficult problems lay ahead when Lili gets in the way.
Who’s in it. Going Hollywood stars Marion Davies as Sylvia Bruce, Bing Crosby as Bill 'Billy' Williams, Fifi D'Orsay as Lili Yvonne and Stuart Erwin as Ernest Pratt Baker, Picture Producer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Going Hollywood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going Hollywood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going Hollywood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going Hollywood (1933)?
- In US, Going Hollywood is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Going Hollywood worth watching?
- Going Hollywood holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going Hollywood?
- Going Hollywood stars Marion Davies, Bing Crosby, Fifi D'Orsay, Stuart Erwin and Ned Sparks.