Virginia Perry, a former movie star, leaves her family and returns to Hollywood to make a comeback, but age has taken its toll and she is cast in small character roles. Meanwhile, her daughter, Betty Ann, has won a beauty contest, and heads for Hollywood.
Is Broken Hearts of Hollywood a lost gem or a dated relic? Short answer: It is a vital, if jagged, piece of cinematic history that offers a rare, cynical look at the industry from within its own golden age. This film is for the historian who wants to see the 1920s film machine without its makeup, but it is certainly no...
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"Is Broken Hearts of Hollywood a lost gem or a dated relic? Short answer: It is a vital, if jagged, piece of cinematic history that offers a rare, cynical look at the industry from within its own golden age. This film is for the historian who wants to see the 1920s film machine without its makeup, but it is certainly not for the casual viewer looking for a fast-paced modern thriller.This film works because Louise Dresser delivers a performance of such quiet desperation that it transcends the sile..."
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