Itallywood
name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 Italian actors and directors working in Hollywood rare
"Hal Roach Goes Italywood. Hal Roach of bathing beauty and film comedy fame, and Vittorio Mussolini, Il Duce's flying son, announced tonight formation of an equal partnership for production of motion pictures."
Example
More examples"Hal Roach Goes Italywood. Hal Roach of bathing beauty and film comedy fame, and Vittorio Mussolini, Il Duce's flying son, announced tonight formation of an equal partnership for production of motion pictures."
Etymology
Blend of Italy + Hollywood, more popular in the silent film era.
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