Gloria Swanson 1925 Official Studio Still from Stage Struck - Very Rare AP1886

This shows Gloria in a dream sequence as Salome, in a very funny comedy whose title will explain everything, "Stage Struck." We know her now for her great tragic performance in Sunset Boulevard, as well as one of the most noted clothes-horses of the silent era but those who actually knew her knew her gift for comedy, and impersonation. And self-satire.

Daydreaming waitress Jennie Hagen (Gloria Swanson) fantasizes about becoming a famous actress, while in reality she and her cook boyfriend, Orme Wilson (Lawrence Gray), hope to one day own their own diner. Although Orme loves Jennie, he also has a weakness for stage stars -- so when a riverboat theatrical crew comes to their town, he is smitten by lead actress Lillian Lyons (Gertrude Astor). Desperate to keep Orme, Jennie insists on going onstage to best Lillian, but is soon out of her depth.