Merton Gill, a devoted fan of silent movies, gains fame by emulating hero Lawrence Rupert, leading to a Hollywood stint where he hopes to secure a movie contract. However, his experience turns out to be a letdown.
Merton of the Movies
A small-town Kansan pursues his Hollywood dream, landing a role that initially seems like a dream come true, only to discover it's a parody of his idol rather than the real thing.
