A somewhat realistic--though not without the usual Hollywood gloss--treatment of a young girl's attempt to make it as a star in the motion picture industry. Darnell, in a portrayal not too dissimilar from her own experiences, is given a chance at a contract by talent scout Young. She gets
to Hollywood only to be turned down by studio boss Gargan (in an obvious impersonation of Darryl Zanuck), under the pretense of being too young. Instead of heading back home, she meets and falls in love with Payne who pushes her along until she eventually lands a spot. Darnell injected her
assignment with the needed charm to pull it off.
Released:
1940
Rated:
NR
Length:
85 mins