Synopsis
Sassy and ambitious waitress Mary Evans amuses and befriends amiable seldom-sober Hollywood film director Max Carey when he stumbles into her restaurant. Max invites Mary to his film premiere and, after a night of drinking and carousing, Mary is granted a screen test. A studio contract follows. Just as Mary finds her dreams coming true, Carey’s life and career begins its descent.
Facts
Setting
Los Angeles
Production
RKO Pictures
Original language
English, French
Stills
Festival History
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2021 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Academy Awards 1932 academy_award
