The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb2.6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank ReicherDirector
- Paul MorganWriter
Cast
- Buster KeatonSelf
- Ramon NovarroSelf
- Heinrich GeorgeSelf
- Adolphe MenjouSelf
- Dita ParloSelf
- Gustav FröhlichSelf
- Joan CrawfordSelf
- Norma ShearerSelf
- John GilbertSelf
- Wallace BeerySelf (uncredited)
- Sergei EisensteinSelf (uncredited)
- Hoot GibsonSelf (uncredited)