In 1942, Archie Glass is determined to break into the Hollywood scene. His opportunity arises when he’s tasked with locating a young white actress before the media catches wind of her disappearance, offering him a potential gateway to his Hollywood aspirations. This sets off a journey through an unfamiliar Los Angeles, where the spotlight shifts to the actors typically cast as maids, busboys, and extras in jungle films. This gripping noir tale follows a man prepared to go to any lengths to achieve his dreams. As Archie delves into Hollywood’s hidden corners, he uncovers more deception than truth. Eventually, he finds the missing actress and confronts the harsh realities of being a black man in the glittering world of Hollywood.