What Price Hollywood?

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Cast & Crew

Constance Bennett
Mary Evans

Lowell Sherman
Maximillan 'Max' Carey

Neil Hamilton
Lonny Borden

Gregory Ratoff
Julius Saxe

Brooks Benedict
Muto, Diner Who Will Put Mary in Pictures

Louise Beavers
Bonita, Mary's Maid

Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
James, Max's Butler (uncredited)

Bryant Washburn
Washed-Up Star Telephoning in Brown Derby (uncredited)

Florence Roberts
Brown Derby Diner (uncredited)

G. Wood
The 'Yes' Man (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin
Car Owner (uncredited)

Eddie Dunn
Doorman at Grauman's Theater (uncredited)

Phil Tead
Jimmy, the Assistant Director (uncredited)

George Cukor
Director

Gene Fowler
Writer

Rowland Brown
Writer

Adela Rogers St. Johns
Writer

Jane Murfin
Screenwriter

Ben Markson
Screenwriter

Pandro S. Berman
Associate Producer

David O. Selznick
Executive Producer

Max Steiner
Original Music

Charles Rosher
Cinematographer

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Audience Reviews for What Price Hollywood?

• Jul 28, 2017

  There are some really nice moments in this film, which mixes a 'behind the scenes' look at the film industry, romantic comedy, and drama. Lowell Sherman, in the role of an alcoholic director, turns in a great performance, and scenes with him towards the end are excellent, though I won't spoil them. Constance Bennett, on the other hand, is hit and miss: she sizzles in a nightclub scene where she croons in French, channeling Marlene Dietrich, but in other scenes she's overly shrill. I'm not a huge fan of movies depicting the inner workings of filmmaking and the difficulties those in the industry face, including early version of the paparazzi here, and the concept of the 'waitress who is discovered' in Hollywood is pretty cliché. Unfortunately, the script is rather shallow, and it's surprising to me that story was nominated for an Academy Award. There are some funny scenes, such as when an interviewer asks if their marriage was for the "thoughtful, reasoning" kind of love, or the "blind, passion, ummph" kind, and when the director pulls the maid into the pool when she too tries to get a few moments with him to audition. There are also some cringe-inducing scenes, such as when Bennett's suitor (Neil Hamilton, who you may recognize as the commissioner from the 'Batman' TV series, 30+ years later) literally force-feeds her on a date, after having carried her to the table (wow, way to get the girl :( Net, it's a mixed bag, not horrible, but not amazing either.
  Super Reviewer
• Feb 26, 2012

  The template for A Star is Born is a good film on its own. While certain scenes reflect the later films the tenure of this is different and the core relationship between the main characters is not a romantic one but one of friendship. Interesting use of imagery to make statements and set moods is dated but done it a way that makes sense within the context of the picture. Solid but the definitive version is still the Judy Garland 1954 starrer.
  jay n Super Reviewer