
Hollywood or Bust
A COAST TO COAST FUN TOOT!
Directed by Frank Tashlin
Produced by Hal Wallis Productions
A lighthearted buddy-comedy road movie built on slapstick, deception, and the chemistry between two con artists chasing Hollywood dreams.
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...
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Questions people ask
Is Hollywood or Bust sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Is Hollywood or Bust easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Does Hollywood or Bust end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Hollywood or Bust scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Hollywood or Bust violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Hollywood or Bust
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hollywood or Bust
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hollywood or Bust, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hollywood or Bust, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hollywood or Bust, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































