Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.
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The people behind it
Marion Davies
Peggy Pepper
William Haines
Billy Boone
Dell Henderson
Colonel Pepper
Paul Ralli
Andre Telfair
Tenen Holtz
Casting Director
Harry Gribbon
Comedy Director
Sidney Bracey
Dramatic Director
Polly Moran
Maid
Albert Conti
Producer
John Gilbert
John Gilbert (uncredited)
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Neil, a self-proclaimed film geek and owner of Gumshoe video, has always been content to live vicariously through his favorite films noir. But when he meets Violet, a real-life femme fatale, his mundane world gets turned upside down and the line between reality and the movies quickly begins to blur.
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An investment banker loses everything and must discover what's really important in life.
