When Jews ran Hollywood: Vaudeville, immigrants, and the American Dream

Want to understand why some people say that Jews run Hollywood? When you look into the history of the silver screen you’ll learn that, in fact, many Jews were involved in starting major film studios including MGM, Universal and Paramount. Today these companies are owned by huge and diverse corporations. The history of why Jews were involved in Hollywood’s humble beginnings starts with Vaudeville and the garment industry.