What Price Hollywood? (1932) — Perfery

(1932)Directed by George Cukor88 minDrama

“First intimate expose of the private life and glamorous loves of a Hollywood star”

Sassy and ambitious waitress Mary Evans amuses and befriends amiable seldom-sober Hollywood film director Max Carey when he stumbles into her restaurant. Max invites Mary to his film premiere and, after a night of drinking and carousing, Mary is granted a screen test. A studio contract follows. Just as Mary finds her dreams coming true, Carey’s life and career begins its descent.

Constance Bennettas Mary Evans

Lowell Shermanas Maximilian 'Max' Carey

Neil Hamiltonas Lonny Borden

Gregory Ratoffas Julius Saxe

Brooks Benedictas Muto

Louise Beaversas Mary's Maid Bonita

Eddie 'Rochester' Andersonas Max's Butler James (uncredited)

King Baggotas Department Head (uncredited)

Gerald Barryas John Reed (uncredited)

VB Veda Bucklandas Baby Jackie's Nursemaid Nana (uncredited)

Nicholas Carusoas Chef at Brown Derby (uncredited)

Lita Chevretas Actress Filming on Movie Set (uncredited)

Heinie Conklinas Car Owner (uncredited)

Marcelle Cordayas French Nursemaid (uncredited)

Adrienne D'Ambricourtas French Cook (uncredited)

Effie Ellsleras Elderly Brown Derby Diner (uncredited)

Aggie Herringas Flower Vendor at Brown Derby (uncredited)

Wilfred Lucasas Bill the Replacement Director (uncredited)

James Pier Masonas Attorney Roberts (uncredited)

Torben Meyeras Brown Derby Headwaiter Nick (uncredited)

Florence Robertsas Elderly Brown Derby Diner (uncredited)

Gertrude Shortas Waitress Letting Mary Serve Max (uncredited)

Phil Teadas Assistant Director Jimmy (uncredited)

Bryant Washburnas Washed-Up Star Telephoning in Brown Derby (uncredited)