Merton of the Movies

1947 | 82 minutes | 6.8 ★ (4)

Merton of the Movies
  • Overview

    In 1915, Kansas theatre usher Merton Gill is a rabid silent-movie fan. When he brings Mammoth Studios free publicity by imitating star Lawrence Rupert's heroics, they bring him to Hollywood to generate another headline; he thinks he'll get a movie contract. Disillusioned, he haunts the casting offices, where he meets and is consoled by Phyllis Montague, bit player and stunt-woman. When Merton finally gets his "break," though, it's not quite what he envisioned.

  • Release Date

    11 October 1947

  • DirectingRobert Alton
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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