Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!
Originally released in 1996. Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! is a documentary film. directed by Peter Jones. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Avalon, Peter Bogdanovich, and Nick Clooney
Synopsis
This documentary celebrates the ridiculous stunts used by Hollywood over the years to market its worst movies. These include the ’50s drive-in where moviegoers could drop off their dirty laundry and pick it up after the show, horror filmmaker William Castle’s vibrating seats and producer Sam Arkoff’s offer to pay for the funeral of anyone scared to death by his film. Amusing interviews with critic Roger Ebert and director John Waters, creator of Smell-O-Vision, enliven a program that has one central failing: host Frankie Avalon, who remains as schlocky as ever.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Beehive Productions
- Peter Jones Productions
- Tele Cinema
- Video-Pack Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! about?
This documentary celebrates the ridiculous stunts used by Hollywood over the years to market its worst movies. These include the ’50s drive-in where moviegoers could drop off their dirty laundry ...
Who directed Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!?
Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! was directed by Peter Jones.
How long is Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!?
Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! released?
Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! was released on August 13, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!?
The main cast of Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! includes Frankie Avalon, Peter Bogdanovich, Nick Clooney, Roger Ebert, Dave Friedman.