Presumed lost,comedic view on movie business. The owner of a typical mesón, determined to make his daughter a movie star, changes his tavern name to Al Hollywood Madrileño and is offered 7 movies from historical to experimental and Sci-Fi.

Is Al Hollywood madrileño a hidden gem of Spanish silent cinema? Short answer: Yes, but only if you appreciate the chaotic energy of the early 20th-century avant-garde over traditional storytelling.This film is specifically for historians of the medium and those who enjoy meta-commentary on the absurdity of fame. It is...

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Nemesio M. Sobrevila

Maurice Campbell
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"Is Al Hollywood madrileño a hidden gem of Spanish silent cinema? Short answer: Yes, but only if you appreciate the chaotic energy of the early 20th-century avant-garde over traditional storytelling.This film is specifically for historians of the medium and those who enjoy meta-commentary on the absurdity of fame. It is absolutely not for viewers who demand high-definition clarity or a straightforward, linear plot without experimental diversions.The Direct Verdict1) This film works because it fea..."
Nemesio M. Sobrevila, Pío Baroja
Spain

1920 · IMDb —
Maurice Campbell


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