Hollywood: The Dream Factory(1972)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory Synopsis
A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to the sale of its back lot and props. By extension this provides a general history of Hollywood's Golden Age and the legendary studio system.
Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) is a documentary and history film, released on January 10, 1972 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Dick Cavett, Bud Abbott, Constance Bennett and Humphrey Bogart. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Writers:
- Irwin Rosten
- Producers:
- Bud Friedgen, Irwin Rosten
- Production:
- MGM Television, Ronox Productions
- Status:
- Released
Hollywood: The Dream Factory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Cavett
as Narrator (voice)
Bud Abbott
as Self (archive footage)
Constance Bennett
as Self (archive footage)
Humphrey Bogart
as Self (archive footage)
Lucille Bremer
as Self (archive footage)
Billie Burke
as Self (archive footage)
Lou Costello
as Self (archive footage)
Marion Davies
as Self (archive footage)
Nelson Eddy
as Self (archive footage)
Betty Garrett
as Self (archive footage)
Margaret Hamilton
as Self (archive footage)
Janet Leigh
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
written by Irwin Rosten, produced by Bud Friedgen and Irwin Rosten.
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Hollywood: The Dream Factory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Hollywood: The Dream Factory – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hollywood: The Dream Factory?
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The main cast of Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) includes Dick Cavett, Bud Abbott, Constance Bennett, Humphrey Bogart and Lucille Bremer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hollywood: The Dream Factory released?
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Hollywood: The Dream Factory was released on January 10, 1972 and runs for 51m.
Is Hollywood: The Dream Factory worth watching?
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Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.