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This is an interesting movie about Hollywood and the early days of movies, from the late silent movies into the early period of the "talkies." It stars Brad Pitt in a memorable performance as a star of the silents, with the subsequent problems of so many silent stars who could not adapt to "talking pictures."

It also shows the debauchery of Hollywood at that time and the wild parties and relationships of the people involved in making motion pictures. My great uncle and great aunt were silent screen stars and were in Hollywood making "flicks" at the time Babylon represents. Also, as I am "in The Business," I've heard tales of the early days from people who were there that are astounding. Babylon depicts that era to a "T."

Lots of coarse language/dialogue, so if that offends you, do not attend. If you're interested in movies, this one is a "gotta see it." smile

FWIW.

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Thanks. Might be worth a look.
I remember seeing a movie years ago about Charlie Chaplin and his inability to adapt


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Thanks for the review, LW!

Can you tell us who your great uncle and aunt were?

Here's the Babylon Trailer.



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Originally Posted by rockinbbar
Thanks for the review, LW!

Can you tell us who your great uncle and aunt were? ...

Charles "Hurricane Hutch" Hutchison and Edith Thornton Hutchison.

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That's way cool!

You come by the business with a long history attached. smile

Montgomery Clift was my grandmother's cousin. That's about the only relative I have in the business.


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Montgomery Clift was a very gifted actor. It's too bad he died so young.

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Rockinbbar, here is a picture from around 1928 Of Hutch and his good friend, John Barrymore. They are standing in the driveway of Hutch's and Edith's home in the Hollywood Hills above Sunset Blvd.

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Thought you might find it interesting.

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