This short film is a chronicle of the 1975 International Press Conclave hosted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer over two days in May 1975. The event was used to preview several upcoming MGM feature films. After opening remarks by studio vice-president 'Daniel Melnick', the press gets a tour of a set that will be used in the film
Logan's Run (1976), plus a short fashion show of the film's futuristic costumes.
Gene Kelly and
Fred Astaire host a luncheon honoring
That's Entertainment, Part II (1976). Next is a press conference for a film with the working title "The All-American Girl" (the film was eventually released under the title
Sweet Revenge (1976). The first day ends with a dinner for the stars of _Sunshine Boys, The (1975)_. 'Richard Benjamin', host of the dinner, is surprised by the presentation of a birthday cake. 'George Burns' and
Walter Matthau also address the diners. The second day begins with a press conference for
Hearts of the West (1975). This is followed by a special premiere of _Wind and the Lion, The (1975)_. The conclave concludes with a dinner and ball on a sound stage made to look like the Moroccan desert depicted in the film.
—David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@prodigy.net>