We’re Switching to Hollywood

Overview

A German reporter visits Hollywood and is escorted through the MGM Studio by a German nobleman, who is working there as an extra. They meet and speak to several actors, primarily Buster Keaton, John Gilbert, Joan Crawford and Heinrich George. Then they meet Adolphe Menjou, who rehearses a long scene in German. A final scene shows stars arriving at a film premiere, including Jean Harlow, Norma Shearer and Wallace Beery.

Cast

Buster Keaton

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Ramon Novarro

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Heinrich George

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Adolphe Menjou

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Dita Parlo

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Gustav Fröhlich

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Joan Crawford

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Norma Shearer

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John Gilbert

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Wallace Beery

Self (uncredited)

Sergei Eisenstein

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Hoot Gibson

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