Release, runtime and language

1930 · 92 mins · English

Directed by

Edward Sedgwick

Starring

Buster Keaton, Ann Dvorak, Karl Dane, Robert Montgomery, William Collier Jr., Cecil B. DeMille

Pageant winner Elvira Plunkett and her mother travel from Gopher City, Kansas to Hollywood, accompanied by eager local agent Elmer J. Butz. On the train they meet movie star Larry Mitchell, who promises introductions to MGM executives. As Elvira chases stardom, both Elmer and Larry compete for her affection, leading to unexpected results for the whole troupe.