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Hollywood - The Second Step (1936): Cast

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Hollywood - The Second Step is a 1936 documentary directed by Felix E. Feist, starring Jane Barnes, Maureen O'Sullivan and Chico Marx. It runs 11 minutes.

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Hollywood - The Second Step (1936) movie poster
Released
Runtime
11 min
Director
Felix E. Feist
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hollywood - The Second Step About?

The premise of Hollywood - The Second Step without spoilers.

This short chronicles actress Jane Barnes’s early years in Hollywood. Beginning as an extra, she lands a studio contract after several months – the supposed “first step” toward stardom. Yet most of her work consists of fashion shoots and bit parts that never make the final cut, and she even serves as a stand‑in for Maureen O’Sullivan while lighting and camera angles are being set up on a Tarzan film.

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Cast & crew

Hollywood - The Second Step Cast & Characters

Jane Barnes leads the cast, with Maureen O'Sullivan and Chico Marx. Directed by Felix E. Feist; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Felix E. Feist

More films directed by Felix E. Feist: Pirates of Tripoli, Donovan’s Brain, The Man Behind The Gun and Battles of Chief Pontiac.

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Hollywood - The Second Step FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hollywood - The Second Step, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hollywood - The Second Step?

Hollywood - The Second Step runs 11 minutes.

When was Hollywood - The Second Step released?

Hollywood - The Second Step was released on June 2, 1936.

Who directed Hollywood - The Second Step?

Hollywood - The Second Step was directed by Felix E. Feist.

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Who is in the cast of Hollywood - The Second Step?

Hollywood - The Second Step stars Jane Barnes, Maureen O'Sullivan and Chico Marx, among 5 credited actors.

Does Hollywood - The Second Step have a post-credit scene?

No. Hollywood - The Second Step has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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