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  • The Talk of Hollywood (1929)
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    70 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
The Talk of Hollywood (1929)
Passed
70 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Schlock-movie producer J. Pierpont Ginsburg, after declaring, in a Yiddish accent, that "talking pictures are in their infantry," decides to put all of his savings into a big-budgeted musical, starring the sensation of Paris (with a bad ...See moreSchlock-movie producer J. Pierpont Ginsburg, after declaring, in a Yiddish accent, that "talking pictures are in their infantry," decides to put all of his savings into a big-budgeted musical, starring the sensation of Paris (with a bad French accent), Adore Renee, and a swishy leading man, Reginald Whitlock. Meanwhile, his daughter, Judy Ginsburg, gets involved in a romance with Ginsburg's Gentile lawyer, John Applegate. His efforts aren't helped any by the projectionist who mixes up the sound-disc reels, with the images not matching the dialogue and sound effects, during a showing for prospective film buyers and exhibitors. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
Nat Carr (story) | Mark Sandrich (story) | Darby Aaronson (dialogue)
Cinematographer
Editor
Russell G. Shields (as Russell G. Sheilds)
Casting Director
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Updated Dec 1, 1929

Release date
Dec 9, 1929 (United States)

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12 cast members
Name Known for
Nat Carr
J. Pierpont Ginsburg J. Pierpont Ginsburg   See fewer
Fay Marbe
Adoré Renée (as Miss Fay Marbé) Adoré Renée (as Miss Fay Marbé)   See fewer
Hope Sutherland
Ruth Ginsburg Ruth Ginsburg   See fewer
Sherling Oliver
John Applegate (as Sherline Oliver) John Applegate (as Sherline Oliver)   See fewer
Edward LeSaint
Edward Hamilton (as Ed Le Saint) Edward Hamilton (as Ed Le Saint)   See fewer
Gilbert Marbe
Reginald Whitlock (as Gilbert Marbé) Reginald Whitlock (as Gilbert Marbé)   See fewer
John Troughton
The Butler The Butler   See fewer
Al Goodman's Orchestra
Al Goodman's Orchestra (as Al Goodman's 'Follow-Thru' Orchestra) Al Goodman's Orchestra (as Al Goodman's 'Follow-Thru' Orchestra)   See fewer
The Leonidoff Ballet
Ballet Troupe Ballet Troupe   See fewer
Al Goodman
Al Goodman-Orchestra Leader (uncredited) Al Goodman-Orchestra Leader (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Levene
Film Buyer (uncredited) Film Buyer (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom O'Brien
Reel-Mixing Projectionist (uncredited) Reel-Mixing Projectionist (uncredited)   See fewer
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