The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968)

In the mesmerizing world of Hollywood, the tale of Lylah Clare, an enigmatic movie icon, is steeped in tragedy and glamour. Once a lowly German prostitute, Lylah was transformed into a charismatic, yet volatile screen goddess by the visionary director Lewis Zarken, who later became her betrothed. Their intense professional bond was as symbiotic as it was successful; he catapulted her to stardom, and she, in turn, became the golden ticket to his box-office triumphs. However, Lylah's tragic demise on her wedding night twenty years ago cast a chilling shadow over Lewis' glowing reputation, causing his Hollywood standing to plummet. Haunted by the past, Lewis conceives a daring plan to resurrect Lylah's legacy through a biographical film. His vision springs to life when he stumbles upon the naive and malleable Elsa Brinkmann, an aspiring actress who bears an uncanny resemblance to the late Lylah. With the blessing of the Hollywood elite, a grand transformation unfolds. Elsa, now christened Elsa Campbell, morphs into Lylah, adopting her mannerisms, attitude, and even her iconic blonde hairdo. As Elsa delves deeper into her role, she finds herself drowning in the persona of Lylah Clare. Parallels between past and present blur, and history eerily begins to repeat itself when Lewis falls for this modern reincarnation of his late fiancée. Meanwhile, those who knew the real Lylah Clare begin to see Elsa not as an impersonator, but as the rebirth of their beloved star. The stage is set for a riveting drama, as the lines between reality and fantasy become increasingly blurred in this captivating Hollywood saga.

The Legend of Lylah Clare is a drama movie featuring Kim Novak.

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