It is a 1928 comedy silent film starring William Haines and Marion Davies and was directed by King Vidor. The film acted as a launch vehicle for the actors and the film also had cameos by famous stars including one by Charlie Chaplin. The story is actually a comic satire on the initial stages of Hollywood and has been hugely loved by the audiences.

The film also had the best performance by William Haines in the lead. The comic role played by Davies was immensely appreciated and the film is considered as one of her best performances. The story forms as Marion Davies is introduced into Hollywood by her rich father to become a serious movie actress. She mistakenly gets signed by a comedy studio and even falls in love with a clown (William Haines). As she progresses wit her career, she is made to live with the elite and she begins to ignore her old friends and even her love.

The film is an enjoyable, fun silent comedy that had signature performances as well as cameos by many famous stars. Cameos include appearances by many silent legends like Charlie Chaplin, Fairbanks, Gilbert, William S Hart and one by the director Vidor himself. It is a well made, well written and well acted film.

A classic comedy, the film received positive reviews and also garnered financial success. The film tops the box office records and is one of the most appreciated and liked comedy flicks of all time.