The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios 100 years old
The City of Stars is structured as a "coming attractions" promo within the fictional framework of an Eastern editor (vaudeville actor Broderick O'Farrell) arriving in Los Angeles to meet with Universal's advertising manager. The sceneic resources of the studio are showcased throughout, with a "See America First" wagon visible in one scene, and a scattering of panoramic shots of Universal City and the Universal zoo.
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The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Reginald Denny He was 133, 75 years old when he died | |
| Jean Hersholt He was 138, 69 years old when he died | |
| Broderick O'Farrell He was 142, 73 years old when he died | |
| Gertrude Olmstead She was 127, 77 years old when she died | |
| Marian Nixon She was 120, 78 years old when she died | |
| Harry A. Pollard He was 145, 55 years old when he died | |
| Hayden Stevenson He was 147, 74 years old when he died | |
| Norman Kerry He was 130, 61 years old when he died |
The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| H. Bruce Humberstone as Director. He was 123 (82) years old when He died | Directing |
| H. Bruce Humberstone as Writer. He was 123 (82) years old when He died | Writing |
The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios (100 years)
- Release day: Friday, March 21, 1924
- Runtime: 22 minutes