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Hollywood or Bust

Hollywood or Bust

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19566.11h 35m

Overview

The last movie with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin together, is a satire of the life in Hollywood. Steve Wiley is a deceiver who cheats Malcolm Smith when he wins a car, claiming that he won it too. Trying to steal the car, Steve tells Malcolm that he lives in Hollywood, next to Anita Ekberg's. When Malcom hears that, they both set out for Hollywood and the adventure begins...

Directed by Frank Tashlin
Written by Erna Lazarus
Produced by Hal B. Wallis
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Top Cast

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Steve Wiley

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Malcolm Smith

Pat Crowley

Pat Crowley

Terry Roberts

Maxie Rosenbloom

Maxie Rosenbloom

Bookie Benny

Anita Ekberg

Anita Ekberg

Actress Anita

Willard Waterman

Willard Waterman

Manager Neville

Richard Karlan

Richard Karlan

Sammy Ross

Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander

Western Actor

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Leon Alton

Casino Patron

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Adelle August

Dancer

Themes & Keywords

singingcross country trip

About Hollywood or Bust

Hollywood or Bust is a comedy film released in 1956 exploring themes of singing, cross country trip. Directed by Frank Tashlin, it stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Pat Crowley. The last movie with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin together, is a satire of the life in Hollywood. Steve Wiley is a deceiver who cheats Malcolm Smith when he wins a car, claiming that he won it too. Trying to steal the car, Steve tells Malcolm that he lives in Hollywood, next to Anita Ekberg's. When Malcom hears that, they both set out for Hollywood and the adventure begins...

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