What Price Hollywood?
1932, English. Directed by George Cukor.
First intimate expose of the private life and glamorous loves of a Hollywood star
Sassy and ambitious waitress Mary Evans amuses and befriends amiable seldom-sober Hollywood film director Max Carey when he stumbles into her restaurant. Max invites Mary to his film premiere and, after a night of drinking and carousing, Mary is granted a screen test. A studio contract follows. Just as Mary finds her dreams coming true, Carey’s life and career begins its descent.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch What Price Hollywood?
What Price Hollywood? is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- George CukorDirector
- Constance BennettMary Evans
- Lowell ShermanMaximilian 'Max' Carey
- Neil HamiltonLonny Borden
- Gregory RatoffJulius Saxe
- Brooks BenedictMuto
- Louise BeaversMary's Maid Bonita
- Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonMax's Butler James (uncredited)
- King BaggotDepartment Head (uncredited)
- Gerald BarryJohn Reed (uncredited)
- Veda BucklandBaby Jackie's Nursemaid Nana (uncredited)
- Nicholas CarusoChef at Brown Derby (uncredited)
- Lita ChevretActress Filming on Movie Set (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 24 June 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gene Fowler, Ben Markson, Jane Murfin
- Budget
- $412K
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What Price Hollywood?: quick answers
Is What Price Hollywood? worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What Price Hollywood??
What Price Hollywood? runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does What Price Hollywood? have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What Price Hollywood?. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What Price Hollywood? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What Price Hollywood? is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What Price Hollywood? on?
What Price Hollywood? is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like What Price Hollywood??
If you liked What Price Hollywood?, try Two Weeks in Another Town, Pitfall, Come Back, Little Sheba.
Who directed What Price Hollywood??
What Price Hollywood? (1932) was directed by George Cukor and stars Constance Bennett, Lowell Sherman, Neil Hamilton.