"Hollywood Story" is a murder mystery directed by William Castle. Unlike his later films which were mostly deliberately schlocky horror films, this one is much more serious in tone. The story obviously was inspired by the real life murder of Hollywood director William Desmond Taylor...a crime which has never been officially solved.
Larry (Richard Conte) is a producer whose next film is going to be about a murder that occurred in Hollywood during the silent era. Now, decades later, he's trying to figure out what happened as best he can so that the film might actually be able to shed light on this dead case. Unfortunately, someone doesn't want this story to be rehashed...and an attempt is made on Larry's life. What's next for this crusading producer and the film?
This film's greatest strength is its very intelligent script. Despite having few big name actors (though the folk in the film are quite talented), it keeps your interest because the story is so gritty and absorbing. Very well made and a film that is somehow seldom seen nor talked about despite being a pretty sensational tale.
Larry (Richard Conte) is a producer whose next film is going to be about a murder that occurred in Hollywood during the silent era. Now, decades later, he's trying to figure out what happened as best he can so that the film might actually be able to shed light on this dead case. Unfortunately, someone doesn't want this story to be rehashed...and an attempt is made on Larry's life. What's next for this crusading producer and the film?
This film's greatest strength is its very intelligent script. Despite having few big name actors (though the folk in the film are quite talented), it keeps your interest because the story is so gritty and absorbing. Very well made and a film that is somehow seldom seen nor talked about despite being a pretty sensational tale.