It Happened in Hollywood [1937] [DVD]

Orphaned and hospitalized, young Billy is thrilled when his favorite silent movie hero, Tim Bart, visits and invites the boy to drop by his California ranch house when he recovers. Unfortunately, when the advent of talking pictures destroys Tim's career, the cowboy actor goes bankrupt and loses his home. Meanwhile, Billy has fled the sick ward to find his idol, and Tim must enlist the help of his actress pal, Gloria, to convince the lad he's still a star.