A small town girl dreams of movie stardom. A switched photo wins her a movie contract.


The Extra Girl, directed by the inimitable Mack Sennett, is a cinematic treasure that has stood the test of time, its effervescent charm and humor continuing to captivate audiences to this day. This 1923 comedy classic tells the story of a small-town girl with big aspirations, who, through a combination of pluck and ci...

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"The Extra Girl, directed by the inimitable Mack Sennett, is a cinematic treasure that has stood the test of time, its effervescent charm and humor continuing to captivate audiences to this day. This 1923 comedy classic tells the story of a small-town girl with big aspirations, who, through a combination of pluck and circumstance, finds herself thrust into the rarefied world of Hollywood stardom. As our heroine navigates the labyrinthine corridors of the film industry, she must contend with a ple..."

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