© 2026 The Couch Critic
Status
Released
Release
1932
Runtime
1h 28m
"First intimate expose of the private life and glamorous loves of a Hollywood star"
Sassy and ambitious waitress Mary Evans amuses and befriends amiable seldom-sober Hollywood film director Max Carey when he stumbles into her restaurant. Max invites Mary to his film premiere and, after a night of drinking and carousing, Mary is granted a screen test. A studio contract follows. Just as Mary finds her dreams coming true, Carey’s life and career begins its descent.
51 Cast Members
Constance Bennett
Mary Evans
Lowell Sherman
Maximilian 'Max' Carey
Neil Hamilton
Lonny Borden
Gregory Ratoff
Julius Saxe
Brooks Benedict
Muto
Louise Beavers
Mary's Maid Bonita
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Max's Butler James (uncredited)
King Baggot
Department Head (uncredited)
Gerald Barry
John Reed (uncredited)
Veda Buckland
Baby Jackie's Nursemaid Nana (uncredited)
Nicholas Caruso
Chef at Brown Derby (uncredited)
Lita Chevret
Actress Filming on Movie Set (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Car Owner (uncredited)
Marcelle Corday
French Nursemaid (uncredited)
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
French Cook (uncredited)
Effie Ellsler
Elderly Brown Derby Diner (uncredited)
Aggie Herring
Flower Vendor at Brown Derby (uncredited)
Wilfred Lucas
Bill the Replacement Director (uncredited)
James Pier Mason
Attorney Roberts (uncredited)
Torben Meyer
Brown Derby Headwaiter Nick (uncredited)
