Hollywood Speaks (1932)
The darkest side of Tinseltown is depicted in this drama that centers upon a Hollywood columnist determined to reveal the awful truth about entertainment business.
Top billed cast
Genevieve TobinGertie Smith
Pat O'BrienJimmy Reed
Lucien PrivalFrederick Landau
Rita La RoyMillie Coreen
Leni StengelMrs. Landau
Ralf HaroldeCarp
Anderson LawlerJoe Hammond
Jack HoltJack Holt
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