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  Making it in Hollywood

  Raw footage from the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. This tape features b-roll footage of signs and billboards on Sunset Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard. One gas-station sign advertises unleaded for 59 cents/gallon! This is followed by shots of the stars on Hollywood’s “Walk of Fame.” Stars shown on the walk include Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Gene Autry.

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  American Way, Making it in Hollywood, Roots of Video, Video Makers Choice

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business and some who are already established. Interview with Tab Hunter, former matinee idol, in the Chateau Marmont hotel. Hunter talks about the impact of fame and stardom on people’s personalities. Frank Cavestani explains the mission of the project–to de-glamorize Hollywood and to show the reality of a Hollywood wannabe.

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  American Way, Making it in Hollywood

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. Continued footage from one of actress Sally Kirkland’s “press” parties. “Making It” director Frank Cavestani interviews various actors and show business people about struggling in Hollywood. Those interviewed include casting director Marvin Paige, playwright Tom Eyen, actress Tina Scala, and actor/comedian Charles Fleischer.

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  American Way, Making it in Hollywood, Roots of Video

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. This tape features footage with actors Julius Harris, Robert Walden, Sally Kirkland, and Gregory Rozakis at Derrick’s, a restaurant in Los Angeles.

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  American Way, Making it in Hollywood

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. Interview with actor Julius Harris (1923-2004) in someone’s home about typecasting and failed actors.

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  Raw footage from the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. This tape takes place on the set of the 1976 version of “King Kong.” Actor Julius Harris dispenses advice to two young actors.

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  American Way, Making it in Hollywood, Roots of Video, Sex, Drugs, & Rock 'N Roll

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. Footage from one of actress Sally Kirkland’s “press” parties. Various people from the “Making It” crew interview several actors and show business people about struggling in Hollywood. Those interviewed include writer/director James Bridges, actor Robert Ginty, and actor John Belushi.

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  American Way, Making it in Hollywood

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. Actors Julius Harris, Robert Walden, Sally Kirkland, and Gregory Rozakis at Derrick’s, a restaurant in Los Angeles. Walden dominates the conversation and talks about the difficulty of acting in projects for Universal studios, the 1976 version of “King Kong” (Harris plays a role in the film), and tells a story about the time that a publicity photo of his was taken off the wall at a L.A. restaurant (possibly endangering his reputation).