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Overview
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.
Director and cast
- King Vidor Director
- Marion Davies as Peggy Pepper
- William Haines as Billy Boone
- Dell Henderson as Colonel Pepper
- Renée Adorée as Herself
- Paul Ralli as Andre Telfair
- Tenen Holtz as Casting Director
- Harry Gribbon as Comedy Director
- Sidney Bracey as Dramatic Director
- Polly Moran as Maid
- Albert Conti as Producer
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