Two struggling individuals, a lawyer and a salesman, accidentally become involved in the early film industry, taking on roles as writer, director, and actor despite their lack of experience. They work for an independent producer to evade the monopolistic practices of the big film companies, while navigating their personal lives and romantic feelings for a klutzy Chautauqua girl. Over four years, they face challenges in the evolving film industry, including the battle for artistic control and the changing landscape of the business.
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In the early days of cinema, a lawyer and a buck chance upon the film industry, embarking on an unexpected journey in movie production around 1910.