Hollywood Goes to Town

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This short shows how Hollywood gets ready for the world premiere of an "important" movie. The film celebrated here is Marie Antoinette (1938), which had its premiere at the Carthay Circle Theatre. We see the street leading to the theatre transformed to suggest a garden that might be seen in a French palace. This includes the placement of trees and other foliage, as well as large statues along the route. Grandstands are set up so fans can see their favorite stars as they arrive for the premiere. Finally, the proverbial "galaxy of stars" arrives in their limousines. Fanny Brice and Pete Smith make remarks at the microphone set up on the carpet outside the theatre.

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Cast

Judy Garland actor

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Spencer Tracy actor James Stewart actor Barbara Stanwyck actor

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Norma Shearer actor

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Tyrone Power actor John Barrymore actor Fanny Brice actor Robert Young actor

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Don Wilson actor

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Freddie Bartholomew actor

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Una Merkel actor

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Fernand Gravey actor

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Elaine Barrie actor

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Florence Rice actor Adrian actor

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Jeanette MacDonald actor Helen Hayes actor Hedy Lamarr actor Reginald Gardiner actor