Merton of the Movies (1947)
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Duration: 82 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Robert Alton
Stars: Red Skelton, Virginia O'Brien and Gloria Grahame
IMDb score:
6,3 (539)
Releasedate: 11 October 1947
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Merton of the Movies plot
"RED SKELTON'S HOWLING HIT ABOUT HOLLYWOOD!"
Merton, an unsophisticated small-town individual, has aspirations to become an actor in silent films. When he arrives in Hollywood, he is sent from pillar to post before finally getting his first screen test. At every audition, he is met with mocking laughter. When Merton leaves yet another disappointing audition, he decides to become a comedy actor, as it seems the only way for him to succeed. Then he meets Phyllis, a stunt actress with whom he develops an intimate relationship. Is this the turning point in his career?
Actors and actresses
Merton Gill aka Clifford Armytage
Phyllis Montague
Beulah Baxter
Lawrence Rupert
Frank Mulvaney
Jeff Baird
Von Strutt - Director
Mr. Gashwiler
Marty
Phil
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