This film is a very interesting look at Hollywood stardom during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Marion Davies never looked better. Although never the beauty that Jean Harlow was, Davies clearly holds her own in this picture. But certainly Bing Crosby shines as Bill Williams, whose opinions clearly come out of an alcoholic bottle. Director Rauol Walsh tries to keep the pace moving, although there are some very slow spots in the film. One scene that is memorable for all pure cinephiles is the "Going Hollywood" number that Bing Crosby sings at the beginning of the film. The real mystery is why that song was just a soundtrack song and not on America's hit parade. It is a memorable song. Despite that it is slow in some places, "Going Hollywood" is a film that I would recommend to anyone who loves movies from the silver screen of the 1930's. Since VHS copies of this film are difficult to find, look for it on one of the cable movie networks. It is well worth it.
Review of Going Hollywood
