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Where did James Whale get his start in hollywood
James Whale traveled to Hollywood in 1929 and signed a contract with Paramount Pictures.
How did James Whale get movie producers' attention?
The success of the various productions of Journey's End brought James Whale to the attention of movie producers.
What was James Whale's first movie?
James Whale's first film was called The Love Doctor.

Question: What did he do in that movie?
Self-contained rewrite: What did James Whale do in The Love Doctor?