Merton of the Movies (1947)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Robert Alton
Writing:
- George Wells
- George S. Kaufman
- Lou Breslow
Stars:
Release Date: 1947-10-11
6.8/10
6.8/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 82
Phyllis Montague
Man Raising Theatre Curtain (uncredited)
Von Strutt's Assistant (uncredited)
Keystone Kop (uncredited)
Jeff Baird
Gus Blanchard - Agent (uncredited)
Mac - Restaurant Counterman (uncredited)
Goodfellow's Club Manager (uncredited)
Set Guard (uncredited)
Beulah Baxter
Mr. Gashwiler
Phil
Mammoth Studio's Night guard (uncredited)
Lawrence Rupert
Gateman - Mammoth Studios (uncredited)
Ernie - Prop Man (uncredited)
Mammoth Studio's Nurse (uncredited)
Gladys (uncredited)
Von Strutt - Director
Chick
Merton Gill aka Clifford Armytage
Von Strutt's Assistant (uncredited)
Mr. Purdie (uncredited)
Man in Audience (uncredited)
Frank Mulvaney
Marty
Landlady (uncredited)
Kristen - Beulah's Butler (uncredited)
