A factory girl's fever dream of fame, directed by the man who invented Hollywood excess.
At the center of the story is Ann Land. Ann is a small factory worker and has only ever dreamed of great fame, recognition as an artist and applause ...
Direction
DeMille at his most restrained—and still theatrical.
Production
Lavish factory-to-stage sets on a modest budget.
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Hollywood's first golden age, it captures the era's obsession with overnight stardom.
Leatrice Joy was DeMille's protégée and rumored paramour; this was one of their final collaborations before talkies ended her stardom.
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