We’re switching to Hollywood (1931): Cast
We’re switching to Hollywood is a 1931 comedy directed by Frank Reicher, starring Buster Keaton, John Gilbert and Joan Crawford. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Frank Reicher
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is We’re switching to Hollywood About?
The premise of We’re switching to Hollywood without spoilers.
A German reporter travels to Hollywood and is guided through MGM Studios by a German nobleman working as an extra. They interview several stars—Buster Keaton, John Gilbert, Joan Crawford and Heinrich George—then meet Adolphe Menjou rehearsing a long German‑language scene. The film ends with a premiere arrival of Jean Harlow, Norma Shearer and Wallace Beery.
We’re switching to Hollywood Cast
Buster Keaton leads the cast, with John Gilbert and Joan Crawford. Directed by Frank Reicher; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Frank Reicher
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Buster Keaton as themselves -
John Gilbert as themselves -
Joan Crawford as themselves - Heinrich George as themselves
Also Starring in We’re switching to Hollywood
· 9 more- Adolphe Menjou Themselves
- Norma Shearer Themselves
- Wallace Beery Themselves
- Ramon Novarro Themselves
- Anita Page Themselves
- Hoot Gibson Themselves
- Sergei Eisenstein Themselves
- Gustav Fröhlich Themselves
- Dita Parlo Themselves
More from Frank Reicher
One more film directed by Frank Reicher: Lost and Won.
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We’re switching to Hollywood FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of We’re switching to Hollywood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is We’re switching to Hollywood?
We’re switching to Hollywood runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was We’re switching to Hollywood released?
We’re switching to Hollywood was released on June 9, 1931.
Who directed We’re switching to Hollywood?
We’re switching to Hollywood was directed by Frank Reicher.
More films by Frank Reicher Who is in the cast of We’re switching to Hollywood?
We’re switching to Hollywood stars Buster Keaton, John Gilbert and Joan Crawford, among 13 credited actors.
Does We’re switching to Hollywood have a post-credit scene?
No. We’re switching to Hollywood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is We’re switching to Hollywood in?
The original language of We’re switching to Hollywood is German.
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