''Dot Goes to Hollywood'' is a 1987 Australian film directed by

Yoram Gross Yoram Jerzy Gross (18 October 192621 September 2015) was a Polish-born, Australian producer of children's and family entertainment. He was known for his adaptation of children's characters from books and films, and best known for the produc ...

. It was released in DVD (Region 4 format) in 2014.

Plot

Yoram Gross' eighth Dot movie opens in Australia with Dot and a

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named Gumley dancing and singing in the streets. There is evidence of an epidemic, revealed to be an

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, which is spreading fast among the koalas, causing blindness and death. Gumley has contracted the disease, and he and Dot are trying to raise money to pay for an operation, but they are unsuccessful. A kangaroo named Dosey suggests that Dot goes to Hollywood, where she will be able to raise the money in no time. In Hollywood, Dot meets many famous people and goes to an audition, which she hopes will lead to earning some money. During her audition, Gumley is discovered and taken to the zoo. The zoo's vet discovers that Gumley is sick with the disease, but the zoo cannot afford to pay for the operation either. Gumley is held captive until Dot arrives at the zoo and helps him escape. While hiding in the zoo, Gumley's condition worsens. After Dot wins a contest, the vet agrees to operate on Gumley's eyes. Dot practices her singing while Gumley undergoes surgery. The first operation does not go well, but another procedure in two days later succeeds in curing Gumley. Gumley returns to Dot during a performance, and they sing together along with other characters. Footage is featured from the films ''

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'', '' Moviestruck'', '' Something to Sing About'', '' Little Princess'', and '' Flying Deuces''.

Cast

* Robyn Moore as Dot, Dosey Face, misc. * Keith Scott as Gumley, Grumblebones, Laurel and Hardy, misc.

References

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''Dot Goes to Hollywood''
at Oz Movies 1987 films 1980s Australian animated films 1980s children's animated films 1980s musical films Animated films about koalas Australian animated feature films Australian children's adventure films Australian children's musical films Films based on children's books Films directed by Yoram Gross Films scored by Guy Gross Films with live action and animation 1980s English-language films 1980s Australian films Flying Bark Productions films {{1980s-animation-film-stub