Review of Hollywood Hotel (1938) by Bill W — 21 Sep 2008
How does Hugh Herbert fit into this movie's plot? Aha, three quarters of the way through it's revealed he's the movie star's father. Maybe that was conveyed early on but there was a lot of stuff being established at the beginning.
This movie starts brightly with Ronnie Bowers heading off to Hollywood in the latest passenger airliner. He arrives with a $100 a week contract and soon after is enlisted to escort the movie star's lookalike to a premier. This movie is like a box of chocolates in that it has many bon bon moments but few of them truly connect.
In there is one mildly offensive scene but it may have been satire. You'll know it when it comes up.
I found this to be a cheery piece of fluff and I liked it. Besides, in how many movies do you get to see Benny Goodman perform?
For those who have a taste for Art Deco, big band, slight plots and lush scenery I recommend this.
This review of Hollywood Hotel (1938) was written by Bill W on 21 Sep 2008.
Hollywood Hotel has generally received mixed reviews.
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