Comedy · United States of America · 1956 · 1h 35m

Hollywood or Bust

Hollywood or Bust poster
Director
Frank Tashlin
Cast
Dean Martin as Steve Wiley Jerry Lewis as Malcolm Smith Pat Crowley as Terry Roberts Maxie Rosenbloom as Bookie Benny Anita Ekberg as Actress Anita Willard Waterman as Manager Neville
Crew
Daniel L. Fapp — Director of Photography Howard A. Smith — Editor Walter Scharf — Original Music Composer Erna Lazarus — Writer Hal B. Wallis — Producer Edith Head — Costume Design
Tagline

A COAST TO COAST FUN TOOT!

Synopsis

The last movie with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin together, is a satire of the life in Hollywood. Steve Wiley is a deceiver who cheats Malcolm Smith when he wins a car, claiming that he won it too. Trying to steal the car, Steve tells Malcolm that he lives in Hollywood, next to Anita Ekberg's. When Malcom hears that, they both set out for Hollywood and the adventure begins...

Trailer Hollywood or Bust — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
singingcross country trip
Key Collaborators
Frank Tashlin Director Daniel L. Fapp Director of Photography Howard A. Smith Editor Walter Scharf Original Music Composer Erna Lazarus Writer Hal B. Wallis Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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