Overview
A German reporter visits Hollywood and is escorted through the MGM Studio by a German nobleman, who is working there as an extra. They meet and speak to several actors, primarily Buster Keaton, John Gilbert, Joan Crawford and Heinrich George. Then they meet Adolphe Menjou, who rehearses a long scene in German. A final scene shows stars arriving at a film premiere, including Jean Harlow, Norma Shearer and Wallace Beery.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 35 | February 1, 1966 (70) | |
 | 32 | October 30, 1968 (69) | |
 | 37 | September 25, 1946 (52) | |
 | 41 | October 29, 1963 (73) | |
 | 22 | December 13, 1971 (63) | |
 | 29 | December 22, 1987 (85) | |
 | 25 | May 10, 1977 (71) | |
 | 28 | June 12, 1983 (80) | |
 | 33 | January 9, 1936 (38) |