The Hollywood Gad-About (1934)
A parade highlights the Screen Actors Guild's Film Stars Frolic, hosted by Walter Winchell as Master of Ceremonies.
Top billed cast
Walter WinchellWalter Winchell
Mary AstorSelf
James CagneySelf (uncredited)
Eddie CantorSelf (uncredited)- Sy BartlettSelf (uncredited)
Billy BartyBrat (uncredited)
Gordon De MainSelf - Spectator (uncredited)- Monte CarterBalloon Seller (uncredited)
Stuart ErwinSelf (uncredited)
Alice FayeSelf (uncredited)
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