Review of It Happened in Hollywood (1937) by Greg W — 22 Apr 2012

Yet another version of a silent star struggling with the transition to talkies.

This review of It Happened in Hollywood (1937) was written by Greg W on 22 Apr 2012.

It Happened in Hollywood has generally received mixed reviews.

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