45 Minutes from Hollywood (1926)

In the sun-kissed expanses of California, a family confronts an urgent financial dilemma: pay up immediately or face eviction from their cherished home. The payment center, nestled amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, beckons them. Animated with anticipation, Grandpa, his vibrant granddaughter, and his naïve grandson Orville embark on a journey of a lifetime, their hearts aflutter with dreams of spotting the elusive movie stars. However, fate plays a mischievous twist. Grandpa misses the train, leaving the young duo to navigate the star-studded labyrinth of Hollywood alone. En route, they unwittingly stumble upon a high-stakes bank heist. Orville, with his innocence shrouded in stardust, mistakes the real-life crime for a cinematic spectacle. In his misguided enthusiasm, he plunges into the pulsating action, only to be duped by the cunning robbers. He wakes up, disoriented and bewildered, in the confines of a hotel room, transformed into a woman by the thieves' cruel jest. The room belongs to a meticulous hotel detective, who is thrown into a whirlwind of confusion and embarrassment. This unexpected twist of events spins a web of hilarity and chaos, making Orville's Hollywood adventure a story he'll never forget.

45 Minutes from Hollywood is a comedy movie featuring Glenn Tryon.

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