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Hollywood Hotel [04/09/1936]

Synopsis
Variety show, presented by Louella Parsons, showcasing stars from recent movies. In each episode there was a 20 minute dramatic segment adapting a recent film. In this episode Norma Shearer and Edna May Oliver (Juliet and the Nurse, in George Cukor’s 1936 film) appeared. The show was broadcast shortly before Cukor’s film was released.
Series
Hollywood Hotel
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
4 Sep 1936 (Channel: CBS)
Duration
60 mins
Availability
No archive copy found (2007).

Credits

Director
George MacGarrett
Cast
Norma ShearerJuliet
Edna May OliverNurse
Dick Powell 
Louella Parsons 

Additional Details

Production type
Sitcoms/Variety
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
Louella Parsons was an influential American gossip columnist.

Production Company

Name

CBS Radio

Sponsor

Name

Campbell Soups

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