Synopsis: Bookish New York bank employee Atterbury Dodd (Leslie Howard) is dispatched to Hollywood to assess the finances of the floundering Colossal Studios where he gets a crash course in the wild and wacky ways of showbiz from a stunning stand-in (Joan Blondell) and a seldom-sober film producer (Humphrey Bogart).
When he uncovers a plot to sabotage one of Colossal's big budget film productions, Dodd must spring into action. But can he go from a timid banker to Hollywood mogul, sweep the girl off her feet, stage a studio revolt and save Colossal from the schemes of a swaggering director and prima donna leading lady? Dim the lights and get the popcorn ready for this hilarious look behind the cameras and bright lights of the dream factory.