Supposedly there were two versions, the first one being a kind of chop-shop version released by the studio that many people berate. Several years later it seems that Merchant Ivory was able to release his original version. How does one tell which version is which?
With the arrival of talking pictures, a silent film comedian (a Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle-type) throws a lavish party to try and save his failing career. His plan is to release one last, great silent masterpiece.