The Goldwyn Follies (1938)

Synopsis: Oliver Merlin is a motion picture producer whose failed films lack a human touch. As a remedy Oliver hires Hazel Dawes, a young woman from outside of Hollywood culture, to act as a consultant. Her... Oliver Merlin is a motion picture producer whose failed films lack a human touch. As a remedy Oliver hires Hazel Dawes, a young woman from outside of Hollywood culture, to act as a consultant. Her insights prove valuable--in one of the funnier bits in the film, Hazel explains to Oliver that the script for Romeo and Juliet requires a happier ending. Later, Hazel convinces Oliver to hire a short order chef named Danny Beecher to play the lead in his upcoming musical. Hazel falls for Danny, while Oliver falls for Hazel, creating a love triangle which threatens the careers of all three. This musical extravaganza contains a number of funny scenes, including Oliver's efforts to keep Hazel away from Hollywood types, and the antics of a trio of animal trainers played by The Ritz Brothers. GOLDWYN FOLLIES was George Gershwin's last film as a composer. Gershwin's songs for the film include "Love is here to stay," "Love walked in," and "I Love to Rhyme." [More]

Starring: Edgar Bergen, Ritz Brothers, Adolphe Menjou, Helen Jepson

Starring: Edgar Bergen, Ritz Brothers, Adolphe Menjou, Helen Jepson, Vera Zorina, Kenny Baker, Andrea Leeds, Phil Baker, Bobby Clark, Jerome Cowan, Nydia Westman

Director: George Marshall

Director: George Marshall
Producer: Samuel Goldwyn
Screenwriter: Ben Hecht

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