A wannabe film star journeys to Hollywood, but soon finds his dreams do not pan out.
Merton of the Movies is of 1 hour(s) and 20 minute(s). It is Produced By: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures. It was released on 1924-11-03.
Genres: Comedy
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