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Hollywood: Style Center of the World

Hollywood: Style Center of the World

This short promotes the premise that movies often create a demand for the fashions seen in them. It starts with a vignette in rural America. A mother and daughter go to town to buy a new dress. In the dress shop window is a designer dress worn by Joan Crawford in a recent movie. We then go to Hollywood and visit Adrian, MGM's chief of costume design, and see how multiple copies of a single clothing pattern are produced. The film ends with short segments of several MGM features.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Hollywood: Style Center of the World
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1940-05-29
  • Runtime: 11 minutes
  • Rating: 5.5/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9871
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ann Morriss

Ann Morriss

as Mary

Naomi Childers

Naomi Childers

as Mary's Mother

George Lessey

George Lessey

as Mary's Father

May McAvoy

May McAvoy

as Saleslady

Adrian

Adrian

as Self

Lew Ayres

Lew Ayres

as Self

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

as Self

Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

as Self

Bruce Cabot

Bruce Cabot

as Self

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

fashionpromotionalold hollywoodshort film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hollywood: Style Center of the World?

Hollywood: Style Center of the World is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1940-05-29.

Who are the main actors in Hollywood: Style Center of the World?

The main cast includes Ann Morriss, Naomi Childers, George Lessey, May McAvoy, Adrian, .

Where can I watch Hollywood: Style Center of the World online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Hollywood: Style Center of the World is available.

Is Hollywood: Style Center of the World based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Hollywood: Style Center of the World?

Hollywood: Style Center of the World has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Hollywood: Style Center of the World?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Hollywood: Style Center of the World?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Hollywood: Style Center of the World filmed?

Hollywood: Style Center of the World was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Hollywood: Style Center of the World?

The total runtime of Hollywood: Style Center of the World is 11 minutes.

Is Hollywood: Style Center of the World suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Hollywood: Style Center of the World?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Hollywood: Style Center of the World.

Does Hollywood: Style Center of the World have a post-credit scene?

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