The Road to Hollywood
Encyclopedia
The Road to Hollywood is a 1947 American film released by Astor Pictures
that is a combination of several of Bing Crosby
's Educational Pictures
short subject
s. The title was designed to exploit the Paramount Pictures
Crosby, Hope and Lamour Road to...
film series
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Astor Pictures
Astor Pictures was a motion picture distribution service in operation from 1930 to 1963, founded by Robert M. Savini...
that is a combination of several of Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation....
's Educational Pictures
Educational Pictures
Educational Pictures was a film distribution company founded in 1919 by Earle Hammons . Educational primarily distributed short subjects, and today is probably best known for its series of 1930s comedies starring Buster Keaton, as well as for a series of one-reel comedies featuring Shirley...
short subject
Short subject
A short film is any film not long enough to be considered a feature film. No consensus exists as to where that boundary is drawn: the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all...
s. The title was designed to exploit the Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is America's oldest existing film studio; it is also the last major film studio still...
Crosby, Hope and Lamour Road to...
Road to...
Road to ... refers to a series of seven comedy films starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour. They are also often referred to as the "Road" pictures or the "Road" series. The movies were a combination of adventure, comedy, romance, and music...
film series
Film series
A film series is a collection of related films in succession. Their relationship is not fixed, but generally share a common diegetic world. Sometimes the work is conceived as a multiple-film work, for example the Three Colours series, but in most cases the success of the original film inspires...
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Plot
Bud Pollard narrates a biography of Bing Crosby stringing together the short subjects-- "I Surrender Dear," (1934)
- "One More Chance," (1931)
- "Billboard Girl" (1932)
- "Dream House" (1933)
Cast
- Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyHarry Lillis "Bing" Crosby was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation....
as Himself (archive footage) - Luis Alberni as The Marquis, from I Surrender DearI Surrender Dear"I Surrender Dear" is a song composed by Harry Barris with lyrics by Gordon Clifford. It was first performed by Bing Crosby in the film I Surrender Dear and became his first solo hit. It has been covered by a large number of artists, making it a jazz and pop standard...
(archive footage) - Bud Pollard as Himself (Host / Narrator)
- Ann ChristyAnn ChristyAnn Christy was an American motion picture actress.-Career:Born Gladys Cronin in Logansport, Indiana, Christy left Indiana and relocated to California where she attended Polytechnic High School in Los Angeles. With plan to pursue a career in business, Christy was persuaded by her friends to try...
as Betty Brooks, from Dream House (archive footage) - Patsy O'Leary as Ethel Bangs, from One More Chance / Mrs. McCullough, from I Surrender Dear (archive footage)
- George C. PearceGeorge C. PearceGeorge C. Pearce was an American film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 133 films between 1914 and 1939.He was born in New York, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California.-Selected filmography:*Mrs...
as Mary's Father, from Billboard Girl (archive footage) - Arthur Stone as Ethel's Uncle Joe, from One More Chance / Jerry, Bing's friend from I Surrender Dear (archive footage)
- Dick Stewart as Jerry, Bing's Chum from Billboard Girl (archive footage)
- Lincoln StedmanLincoln StedmanLincoln Stedman was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in 81 films between 1917 and 1934. A large fat man, Stedman had a career in movies dating back to his boyhood in silent films with his parents...
as Whitman, Mary's Fiancé, from Billboard Girl (archive footage) - Kathrin Clare Ward as Mother Brooks, from Dream House (archive footage)
- James Eagles as Mary's Brother, from Billboard Girl (archive footage)
- Matty Kemp as Percy Howard, Bing's Rival, from One More Chance (archive footage)
- Eddie PhillipsEddie Phillips (actor)Eddie Phillips was an American actor. He appeared in 180 films between 1913 and 1952.He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Hollywood, California.-Selected filmography:* The Love Light...
as Reginald Duncan, from Dream House (archive footage) - Marion Sayers as Peggy, Bing's Sweetheart, from I Surrender Dear (archive footage)
- Julia Griffith as Ethel's Mother, Bing's Future Mother-in-Law, from I Surrender Dear (archive footage)
- George GrayGeorge GrayGeorge Gray may refer to:* George Gray, founder of the Hawkhurst Gang* George Gray , member of the Australian House of Representatives...
as George Dobbs, from I Surrender Dear (archive footage) - Vernon DentVernon DentVernon Bruce Dent was a comic actor who appeared in over 400 films in his career. He co-starred in many short films for Columbia Pictures, frequently as the foil to the Three Stooges.-Early career:...
as A Film Director, from Dream House (archive footage) - Alice Adair as Ethel Dobbs, from I Surrender Dear (archive footage)
- Marjorie KaneMarjorie KaneMarjorie Kane was an American film actress. She appeared in 68 films between 1929 and 1951. She was born in Chicago, Illinois.-Selected filmography:* The Great Gabbo * Be Yourself...
as Mary Malone, from Billboard Girl (archive footage)
Soundtrack
- Bing Crosby - "I Surrender Dear"
- Bing Crosby - "One More Chance"
- Bing Crosby - "Dear, I Love You"
- Bing Crosby - "I Surrender Dear (Reprise #1)"
- Bing Crosby - "Out Of Nowhere"
- Bing Crosby - "I Surrender Dear (Reprise #2)"
- Bing Crosby - "One More Chance (Reprise)"