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Train Ride to Hollywood
Harry Williams, member of the rhythm & blues band, Bloodstone, is about to go onstage for a concert when he is hit on the head. The rest that follows is his dream. The four band members become conductors on a train filled with characters and (impersonated) actors from the 1930s, such as W.C. Fields, Dracula, and Scarlett O'Hara. Various songs are featured. The singing conductors are obliged to solve a mystery; Marlon Brando is murdering Nelson Eddy, Jeanette McDonald and others by suffocating them in his armpits. A wacky funeral, a fight with a gorilla, and the threat of being turned into a wax museum figure are all part of Harry's dream.
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Plot Summary
This is a documentary film that follows the journey of a group of musicians as they travel by train to Hollywood. The film captures their experiences, performances, and interactions during the trip, offering a glimpse into the aspirations and realities of aspiring artists.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for 'Train Ride to Hollywood' is scarce due to its niche documentary status and the era it was released. It is not widely reviewed or recognized in major film databases, making a comprehensive reception summary difficult to ascertain.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks detailed critical analysis in available sources.
Likely appreciated by those interested in music documentaries of the era.
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As a lesser-known documentary from 1975, specific 'fun facts' about its production or reception are not widely documented in public records.
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