Conversation so far:
Where did James Whale get James Whale's start in hollywood?
attention of movie producers.
how did he get their attention?
productions of Journey's End brought Whale to the attention of movie producers.
what was his first movie?
The Love Doctor.
what did he do in that movie?
dialogue director.
did the movie win any awards?
best choice.
what was his most famous movie?
Journey's End.

Question: did he work with any big name actors or actresses?
Self-contained rewrite: Did James Whale work with any big name actors or actresses?