Who is the father of Hollywood? What websites tell about him?

Answer 1

While the previously posted answers are correct about the actual founding of Hollywood, I think your real question was about the founding of the film industry in Hollywood. The answer to that question is the first film pioneer, D. W. Griffith.

In the early 20th century there was no such thing as reliable indoor lighting, so film makers were dependent on external sunlight for making their films. Griffith came on a trip to sunny southern California, and found that it had ample sunlight the year round. He also found the land cheap in Hollywood and so built his first studio there. Others very quickly followed his lead, and the rest is, as they say, Hollywood history.

Hope this helps.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._W._Griffith

Answer 2

Hobart Johnstone Whitley
“The Father of Hollywood”
October 7, 1847 –June 3, 1931

Answer 3

Hobart Johnstone Whitley

"The Father of Hollywood”

October 7, 1847 –June 3, 1931

Answer 4

Accounts of the name, Hollywood, coming from imported English holly then growing in the area are incorrect. The name in fact was coined by Hobart Johnstone Whitley, the Father of Hollywood. He and his wife Gigi came up with the name in 1886 while on their honeymoon. They were standing on the hill overlooking the valley which is now Whitley Heights. It is part of the California Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. With a hand shake a deal was secured to purchase 500 acres from Mr. Hurd whom they share the name of their new town. Over the years Whitley had established more than 140 towns. (from Margaret Virginia Whitley's memoir) A locally popular etymology is that the name Hollywood traces to the ample stands of native Toyon, or "California Holly," that cover the hillsides with clusters of bright red berries each winter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobart_Johnstone_Whitley