Hollywood Cavalcade(1939)
See Hollywood as it was in 1913! Watch it grow to what it is today!
Starting in 1913 movie director Connors discovers singer Molly Adair. As she becomes a star she marries an actor, so Connors fires them. She asks for him as director of her next film. Many silent stars shown making the transition to sound.
Movie: Hollywood Cavalcade
Top 10 Billed Cast
Molly Adair Hayden
Mike Connors
Dave Spingold
Nicky Hayden
Pete Tinney
Keystone Cop Police Chief
Buster Keaton
Lyle P. Stout
Claude
Al Jolson
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