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Chapter 7 Brilliant World

Since its establishment in the early 20th century, Hollywood has gradually been established after more than 20 years of development, several systems that have influenced the development of films around the world, including the film producer system, Hollywood's unique film assembly line system, etc. The most important of which is the establishment of the movie star system.

In early Hollywood, the production of movies was somewhat based on the middle director-centered system. At that time, the audience cared about the most about movies, the most basic stories and movie types. As for the actors, they did not pay special attention to them at the beginning.

With the gradual development of Hollywood films, especially with the contribution of a large number of film artists such as Griffith, films, as an independent art, have gradually been improved. Film stars have not only become a means to improve their film performance, but also become a key factor influencing the final performance of a film. In this case, the role of film stars in the development of the Hollywood film industry has exceeded that of film directors to some extent.

MGM General Manager Louis Mayer once said: "Celebrities, especially rare movie stars, have a contribution to the movie itself that no one can match." It is also from this perspective that major Hollywood film companies often spend a lot of effort in collecting movie stars. Major film companies not only have scouts who specifically select actors, but eight major film companies have also specially established actor discovery and support plans.

In Hollywood in 1940, many stars emerged, such as Fonda, Garbo, Humphrey Bogart and other stars, not only became the darling of audiences in the United States, but also influenced the entire world.

No matter how big or small a film company can have several stars with huge box office appeal, then the economic and social benefits that will come cannot be underestimated.

Victor felt so lucky.

I just came to Hollywood and just walked around like this and found Gregory Parker.

This man, who claims to be the greatest movie star in Hollywood history, not only has a good appearance, but also has a gold-like heart. In history, Gregory Parker was able to remain famous in the history of films, not only because of his handsome appearance, but more importantly, regardless of the screen, this man allowed everyone to see the ideal existence.

Although John Ford scolded Victor on the phone, half an hour later, he still asked his assistant to send Victor $500. After receiving the money, the theater owner was so happy that he took Gregory Park out of the troupe without hesitation.

Leading Gregory Parker out of the theater, Leo began to curse in front.

"Victor, you're crazy. If you want to find someone, I can get you a reinforcement row with $50. If you want to have a figure, face and face, what kind of man can't be found? Not to mention anything else in Hollywood, there are two legs. You said, this young man has to be graceless, look and look, and the telephone poles are weak. I really can't tell how he deserves the $500." Leo had no good impression of Gregory Parker.

Before Victor could say anything, Gregory Parker couldn't bear it there.

After all, they are young people, and they are considered young people with ideals and revenge. How could they bear the ridicule of Leo? The two of them punched each other, which made Victor interested.

This guy, Leo, can't do anything serious, but he is definitely a good fighter. He rarely encountered opponents in Hollywood in the past, but this time he faced Gregory Parker was a bit unlucky.

Parker was tall, and sometimes, he seemed thin and actually quite strong. What's more terrible is that this man who looked quiet on the surface could not have been a good player in boxing. He even said that Leo was lying on the street when he was beaten.

"Don't think that you can insult my personality at will if you have two bad money." Gregory Parker pressed his hands against Victor with his eyes very unfriendly.

Victor understands this feeling very well.

"Let's go to have a meal first, and then talk." Victor pointed to a small restaurant next to him.

The three of them entered the restaurant and drank and chatted.

Gregory Parker was simple-minded and told all his things after a few glasses of wine.

Gregory Parker was born in California since childhood. Compared with Americans in other states, Californians seem to have a sense of intimacy with movies, after all, Hollywood is here. Gregory Parker was very turbulent in childhood. His parents divorced when he was five years old and he was forced to live with his grandmother. His grandmother loved Parker very much. Although he was financially struggling, he always took Parker to the cinema to watch movies every week.

Since he was in school, Parker became obsessed with acting and decided to be an actor. Last year, he went to Broadway to find a job and ran into a wall. Finally, he was attracted by a troupe manager and became a full member of the troupe. This incident made Parker happy, but he didn't expect that after joining the troupe, he not only did not have the opportunity to be the male lead as he imagined, but he even became a troupe's handyman. What's worse is that he had signed a five-year contract with the troupe before. If he fulfilled the contract, he would have to accompany him. This money was basically an astronomical figure for Parker today.

After listening to Gregory Parker's story, Victor was a little amused. The greatest male star in history actually had such a fucking manager.

"Gregory, that's it. I am just a little person in Hollywood, not the kind of powerful person you imagine. However, despite being a little person, I have never given up my film ideal. For me, there is no art in the world that is more important than movies. As for the performances you like, I think if you put your talents in the movie, you will have greater room for development, rather than wasting your youth on that idiot-like stage."

"I hope you can travel well in Hollywood with me. You are so outstanding, I think there will always be a chance. Of course, if you are not happy, you can choose to leave. I won't say anything. As for the $500, it's not worth mentioning." Victor lit a cigarette and looked at Gregory Parker with a smile.

The big boy's face turned red with a loud voice: "Mr. Ferro, I am very grateful to you for pulling me out of the mud. I am not the kind of ungrateful person, but in fact, I have never acted in a movie, I have no experience in this area, and no tricks. I have no confidence in Hollywood. More importantly, after leaving the troupe, I have no hope now. At least I cannot even support myself. How can I still stick to my dream?"

Leo smiled and scolded, "Why are you a little girl? Who says you can't stick to your dreams if you don't have money? Look at us two, aren't it great?"

Victor nodded and walked out with Gregory Parker and Leo, three drunk guys staggeringly standing in Hollywood with traffic.
Chapter completed!
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