The read
It runs a compact 20m.
Synopsis
Country girl Alice responds to an advertisement for a "movie school" that promises to transform her into a shining star in record time. Upon arriving at the school, Alice is immediately taken advantage of by the operators, who take her "bank roll". The school staff immediately begins a screen test to see how she "registers" in front of a camera, ordering her to perform various poses and emotional expressions to prove her potential.
Ratings
TMDB8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Alfred J. GouldingDirector
Cast
- Alice DayAlice Randall
- George BerangerJ. Percy Sappington - Drama Coach
- Roger MooreRoyal Porter - Film Star
- Louise CarverDramatic Pupil
- Eugenia GilbertPorter's Leading Lady
- Irving BaconPhotographer
- Marion McDonald(uncredited)
- Barney HellumGus Runty
- Marvin LobackJ. Cecil Larger - Director
- Danny O'SheaHot Cakes Customer
Themes
lost film