I'm not sure if this one has already been mentioned, but what about Mel Brooks' The Silent Movie? M.B.'s character is a "has-been" director who attempts to revitalise his career by making a silent movie. The head of the studio he pitches the idea to, agrees to make the film only if Brooks can attract the "big names" in showbusiness.. such as, Burt Reynolds, Liza Minelli, Paul Newman(?) etc... Zoe Salonitides ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]