We’re Switching to Hollywood (1931)
We’re Switching to Hollywood (1931), directed by Frank Reicher, starring Buster Keaton and Ramon Novarro.
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Synopsis
A German reporter visits Hollywood and is escorted through the MGM Studio by a German nobleman, who is working there as an extra. They meet and speak to several actors, primarily Buster Keaton, John Gilbert, Joan Crawford and Heinrich George. Then they meet Adolphe Menjou, who rehearses a long scene in German. A final scene shows stars arriving at a film premiere, including Jean Harlow, Norma Shearer and Wallace Beery.
- Frank ReicherDirector
- Paul MorganWriter
Trivia
- It premiered on June 9, 1931, a Tuesday.
- It runs 1h22 — short for a feature film.
- Its original title is "Wir schalten um auf Hollywood".
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesGerman
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Buster Keaton
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Ramon Novarro
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Heinrich George
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Adolphe Menjou
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Dita Parlo
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Gustav Fröhlich
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Joan Crawford
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Norma Shearer
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John Gilbert
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Wallace Beery
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Serguei Eisenstein
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Hoot Gibson
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Anita Page
Self (uncredited)
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Crew
- Frank Reicher Director
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Questions about this film
What is We’re Switching to Hollywood about?
We’re Switching to Hollywood: A German reporter visits Hollywood and is escorted through the MGM Studio by a German nobleman, who is working there as an extra. They meet and speak to several actors, primarily Buster Keaton, John Gilbert, Joan Crawford and Heinrich George. Then they meet Adolphe Menjou, who rehearses a long scene in German. A final…
Who directed We’re Switching to Hollywood?
We’re Switching to Hollywood was directed by Frank Reicher in 1931.
Who stars in We’re Switching to Hollywood?
The cast of We’re Switching to Hollywood includes Buster Keaton, Ramon Novarro, Heinrich George, Adolphe Menjou and Dita Parlo.
How long is We’re Switching to Hollywood?
We’re Switching to Hollywood runs for 82 minutes, or 1h22.
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