Review of Hollywood Hotel (1938) by Russell G — 10 Nov 2008

Decent, but misses the crazy finale so you kind of feel unfulfilled since it's just a standard good musical.

This review of Hollywood Hotel (1938) was written by Russell G on 10 Nov 2008.

Hollywood Hotel has generally received mixed reviews.

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