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Senior Film Conservator

9 June 2026

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The evocative power of Screen Snapshots, Series 15, No. 13 - Goings on in Hollywood (1936) continues to haunt audiences with its stylistic flair, the artistic provocations of Screen Snapshots, Series 15, No. 13 - Goings on in Hollywood demand a follow-up of equal intensity. Explore the following titles to broaden your appreciation for Short excellence.

The Screen Snapshots, Series 15, No. 13 - Goings on in Hollywood Phenomenon

The visceral impact of Screen Snapshots, Series 15, No. 13 - Goings on in Hollywood (1936) stems from to transcend the limitations of its 1936 budget and technology.

The opening of Newport's $2,000,000 Harbor and Yacht Basin, a fashion show beside the Lido pool and a dog show at Palm Springs are attended by Olivia de Havilland, Irene Dunne, to mention a few of the 31 stars and near stars who appear.

Stylistic Legacy

The influence of Ralph Staub in Screen Snapshots, Series 15, No. 13 - Goings on in Hollywood can be felt in the way modern Short films handle stylistic flair. From the specific lighting choices to the pacing, this 1936 release set a high bar for atmospheric immersion.

New Ralgia scene — Scene from New Ralgia

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of New Ralgia perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Underground Favorites Parallel to the Artistry of Screen Snapshots, Series 15, No. 13 - Goings on in Hollywood

Based on the unique stylistic flair of Screen Snapshots, Series 15, No. 13 - Goings on in Hollywood, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:

New Ralgia

1. New Ralgia 1920

Dir: Unknown Director

The village youths are rivals for the hand of the local belle. Their battles lead them to the village store, where chaos soon reigns, terminating in the place being blown up, leaving Bobby a happy victor.

Don't Weaken!

2. Don't Weaken! 1920

Dir: Malcolm St. Clair

Don't Weaken! scene — Scene from Don't Weaken!

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Don't Weaken! perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.

In the River

3. In the River 1920

Dir: Edgar Jones

A mail-order bride arrives at a Maine lumber camp but doesn't like her prospective husband.

His Royal Slyness

4. His Royal Slyness 1920

Dir: Hal Roach

In the River scene — Scene from In the River

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of In the River perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

An American book salesman (Lloyd) is persuaded to go to the kingdom of Thermosa to impersonate the Prince. He is greeted by a peasants' revolt before the real prince shows up to claim his throne and princess. The revolution succeeds, and the American is elected president of the new republic.

'A mala nova

5. 'A mala nova 1920

Dir: Eduardo Notari

A crime drama in the Gennariello-series. The police detective in Naples that is confronted with modern gangsters and crime events.

How Not to Dress

6. How Not to Dress 1920

Dir: Lasse Ring

His Royal Slyness scene — Scene from His Royal Slyness

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of His Royal Slyness perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Mr and Mrs Stockholm visit the Paul U. Bergström (PUB) department store to buy a new wardrobe for a journey. They visit different departments, where the future Greta Garbo (Gustafson at the time) is one the models showing outfits for Mrs Stockholm.

Run 'Em Ragged

7. Run 'Em Ragged 1920

Dir: Alfred J. Goulding

Two tramps wrest a pistol from a hold up man, then try to pull a stick up of their own, unfortunately for them, a cop appears and takes the money back and then chases them through a park with a lake. One steals canoe and the chase continues when a mob of cops go after him in more boats.

On Strike

8. On Strike 1920

Dir: Bud Fisher

'A mala nova scene — Scene from 'A mala nova

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of 'A mala nova perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Mutt and Jeff go on strike and make their own film.

The Great Cheese Robbery

9. The Great Cheese Robbery 1920

Dir: Vernon Stallings

Krazy Kat is held in jail and Ignatz finally bails him out after encountering "guilt".

Get-Rich-Quick Edgar

10. Get-Rich-Quick Edgar 1920

Dir: Mason N. Litson

Edgar and his chum try to amass a fortune in one day by cornering the fan market on a hot afternoon when the circus comes to the small town where they are spending their vacation.

Cinematic Comparison Matrix

Analysis relative to Screen Snapshots, Series 15, No. 13 - Goings on in Hollywood

Film Title	Atmosphere	Complexity	Similarity
New Ralgia	Ethereal	High	85% Match
Don't Weaken!	Tense	Dense	89% Match
In the River	Gritty	High	92% Match
His Royal Slyness	Gothic	Layered	92% Match
'A mala nova	Surreal	Layered	92% Match

* This matrix is generated based on structural DNA and genre proximity to the 1936 classic Screen Snapshots, Series 15, No. 13 - Goings on in Hollywood.

This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Ralph Staub's archive. Last updated: 6/9/2026.

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