Make Me a Star

A grocery clerk, longing to become a cowboy actor, goes to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. Unfortunately, his acting ability is non-existent.

Cast

Joan Blondell

as 'Flips' Montague

Stuart Erwin

as Merton Gill

Zasu Pitts

as Mrs. Scudder

Ben Turpin

as Ben

Charles Sellon

as Mr. Gashwiler

Florence Roberts

as Mrs. Gashwiler

Helen Jerome Eddy

as Tessie Kearns

Arthur Hoyt

as Hardy Powell

George Templeton

as Buck Benson

Ruth Donnelly

as The Countess

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