In the 1920s, Adolph Zitz aims to make his movie studio, Rainbow, the best in town by producing "The World's Greatest Lover" and finding a new star to surpass Rudolph Valentino. Rudy Hickman, a mild-mannered and hapless baker, dreams of stardom and quits his jobs to pursue it. Using the stage name Rudy Valentine, he heads to Hollywood for a screen test, competing with thousands of others. His wife Annie, who loves movies but is naive about the world, has her own reasons for going to Hollywood, which will impact Rudy's journey alongside Rudolph Valentino.
The World's Greatest Lover
A struggling baker's unexpected journey to Hollywood leads him to become a surprise contender in a prestigious talent search, where he must navigate the challenges of show business and compete against established stars.