Summary
Smith, a former newspaper man, embarks on a journey through Hollywood studios to sell his story, eventually finding solace with a maid named Mary Brown. His narrative is both a poignant exploration of ambition and a tender love story.
Synopsis
Smith, former newspaper man, goes from studio to studio trying to sell his story. Finally his landlady refuses to furnish meals but allows him to remain a week longer in his room. He fills seven wine glasses and in one puts poison. He drinks a glass a day until the last one is drained. Then he learns the maid had upset the poison. He receives a check for his play and finds happiness with the maid, Mary Brown.
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