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conversations.value: 1935. America and the world are still reeling from the great depression. Poverty, social tensions and political strife are running high. But in California, a small enclave of business moguls and screen stars are defining new heights of extravagance, wealth and glamour.
  
  
  It's a world of power and money, ego and avarice, sex and scheming. For every person who makes it to the top of the pile, there are a hundred who find themselves chewed up and spat out onto the street with nothing but their shredded dignity.
  
  Do you have the guile, ruthlessness and raw talent to make it to the big time, or are you just another dreamer destined to fall by the wayside?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Land the Big Role: You need to be cast in the lead role in the studio's next big production. It could make or break your career. You'll do whatever you have to to tilt the odds in your favour.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Watch the Crowd: You observe the assembled people intently, trying to glean some information about who's who and what's going on in the room.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ambulance log book: A complete list of ambulance arrivals and departures from Hollywood Presbyterian hospital.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Get an Introduction: There's someone at Universal you think can help you out. You need to convince someone to help you break the ice.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: On a case: You've been retained by a client. You'll do whatever you have to to get what they want - within the strict bounds of legality and the fuzzier constraints of decency.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Get an introduction: There's someone at Universal you think can help you out. You need to convince someone to help you break the ice.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Joey Donnelly: Casting director at Universal Studios.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Weak: You're out of shape, old or physically infirm. Whatever the case, you're not the person to go to for physical stuff.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fighter: When it comes to throwing fists, you're up there with the best.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Clever: You've got more brains than half this city put together.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Addict: It could be booze, it could be morphine, it could be any number of things, but whatever it is you have to have it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sucker: You're easily taken in by a sales pitch, a sob story or a con-man's spiel.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Get Revenge: Someone has hurt you or someone close to you. Physically, mentally, financially, it doesn't matter. All that matters is making sure they pay for what they've done.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Universal Studios: A sprawling complex of sound stages, backlots and offices. The home of the movies.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gas Station: A quiet little filling station.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: John Cheever Cowdin: A powerful financier with his fingers in a hundred pies - including motion pictures.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Darla Niemann: German theatre and burlesque star. Has become a household name since breaking into movies in the United States.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Georg Gyssling: German consul to the United States. Resident in Los Angeles, takes a keen interest in the motion picture business.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lily Harper: Up and coming actress and darling of the gossip columns.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Old Hand: You were a respected director during the silent era, but the talkies changed all that. Now you're on Hollywood's outer fringe.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Private Eye: When people want to know something and can't go to the cops, they come to you. You've never gotten into a jam you couldn't fix. Not yet, anyway.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Running from the Past: You came to Hollywood for a fresh start. You made some mistakes, but that's over and done with now. Isn't it?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Expectant Heir: Your family's wealth has given you the best in life. You live a life of leisure - with all the temptations that can bring.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Aspiring Actor: You came to California with dreams of becoming a star. But work is hard to come by, money is tight and every day the dream gets a little further away.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Two Bit Hack: When you got into journalism, you never thought you'd write tittle-tattle for the gossip rags. You'd do anything for that one big scoop that could make your name as a serious reporter.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Studio Secretary: You type their letters, you fetch their coffee, and all the while you know that you could run this place better than the bozos in charge.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Searcher: You came to California looking for somebody, but they don't want to be found, and this is an easy place to disappear.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dutiful Partner: Your partner is a big deal in this town, and serially unfaithful. There's only so much you can take before you snap.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fugitive: You're on the run. From the law, from your family, from the mob - from someone. Hollywood's a place where everyone has at least two names. It seems like a good place to get lost.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Grifter: Hollywood has everything you need in life - beautiful weather and rich folks to part from their money. You plan to get in, get rich and get out before anyone can lay a finger on you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Deceptive: You can say just about anything and make it sound convincing.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sleuth: You're naturally inquisitive and observant. You pick up the little things that others miss.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Connected: You know people who know people. Whatever you need, you can usually find someone who can help - for a price.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Seductive: You can make people want you. And you can make them do what you want.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Reputation: For good or ill, your name means something in this town and that gets you what you want.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sneaky: You excel at blending into the background. Folks tend not to notice you unless you want them to.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Intimidating: Maybe it's the way you look. Maybe it's the way you talk. Maybe it's just the air you give off. Whatever it is, people don't like to say "no" to you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Athletic: You're in peak physical condition. When it comes to running, jumping, swimming or climbing you leave most folks in the dust.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wealthy: You can buy almost anything you want. That includes things like loyalty, security and people's silence.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Idealistic: You're committed to a cause, vision or moral code. And in a town this jaded and cynical, that's not a good thing.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Paranoid: Everywhere you turn you see people who might mean you harm. Sometimes that's sensible, but most of the time it leads to confrontations.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Poor: You're strapped for cash, and it's obvious from your worn clothes, your run-down apartment or the creditors knocking on your door.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Greedy: You look out for number one above all else. If you see an opportunity to improve your own situation, you'll take it, even if it might end up costing you in the long run.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ugly: This town is for the beautiful people, and you aren't one of them. Your appearance marks you out as an outsider.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Quick Temper: You're quick to anger and hard to appease. When you're angry you do and say things you later regret.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Notorious: You've been involved in a public scandal. People think twice before trusting you or helping you in any way.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sap for the Dames/Guys: You form romantic relationships easily - a fact that people can exploit.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Powerful Enemy: You've angered someone. Someone with the ability and the inclination to do you harm.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Take the Money and Run: You're here to make one big score and get away clean. You plan to do that with no unexpected complications.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Be Someone Else: Your old life wasn't working out. You're here to make a new one. That means a new name and cutting off any lingering ties to the past.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Recover What was Lost: You had something, you lost it and it's here in this city somewhere if you only knew where to look. It could be an object or a person.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Make it to the Big Time: Land the starring role. Write the front page story. Take over the big racket. You want to be the top dog in whatever you do.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Discover the Truth: You're here to solve a mystery from your past. The people and the information you need is in this city somewhere.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Theatre District: The glittering home of LA's theatrical scene.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Talk your way out: You try to convince the stranger that you're not the man he's looking for, or that this whole thing is some sort of mistake.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Flee the scene: You run for your life!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cole Avenue: A palm-lined street, home to a variety of local businesses.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Classy Apartment: State of the art chic - the owner has modern and very expensive tastes.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Late Night Diner: Open into the early hours. Its electric sign draws night owls like moths to a flame.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Palazzo Theatre: The most sumptuous spot in LA's theatre district.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Skid Row: Home to thousands of vagrants, seasonal workers and criminals. A place of deprivation and despair.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Carl Lammle Jr: The young heir to the Universal movie empire.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Zealous security guard: This diligent young man circles the room, looking for anyone who shouldn't be here or anyone who might cause trouble.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Angry drunk, bruised ego: He's a bully, he's been hitting the hard stuff and he's looking to take his frustrations out on somebody.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pick up a dame: This place is full of classy, good looking women. It'd be a shame to let an opportunity go to waste!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pick up a guy: There are some good-looking men here tonight. Maybe it's time to test your skills of subtle seduction.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Don't get thrown out: This is quite the swinging party! You've had a couple of drinks, then a couple more. If they spot how far gone you are they might ask you to go.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Avoid someone: You spot someone from your past who, for whatever reason, you'd rather not deal with.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Unknown: Beefy, broad-shouldered, average height, black hair slicked-back hair.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: LAPD Homicide: Porter and Monroe, two homicide detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: LA's Finest: Two hard-nosed beat cops.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rejected Client: Sometimes the money's just not worth the trouble. But who just tried to buy your services, and what did he really want?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sherman Apartment: A bright, modern apartment. The perfect home for a couple on the way up.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Leah Sherman: A supporting-part mainstay looking for that elusive leading role.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: County Jail: A dismal and dilapidated building, the county jail serves as a drunk tank and detains suspects waiting to be charged or bailed out.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Detective Henry Porter: A burly bruiser with a red-hot temper.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Detective Cal Monroe: The closest thing to a level-headed cop on the force.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Clear your name: You've got to get out of this mess. If you don't prove your innocence, you're looking at a death sentence.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Consultant Physician: One of the quietly competent doctors at Hollywood Presbyterian.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital: A private hospital serving the needs of the well-to-do Hollywood community.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hospital Porter: A working stiff who moves patients and their things around Hollywood Presbyterian and doesn't ask too many questions.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Helmer's Auto Shop: A run-down garage that specialises in keeping clunkers running for another year or two.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Watch Lois: Rose, you need to keep an eye on Lois for your client, but it's going to be tough to remain unseen out here in the open.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Get into the garage: Lois, you need to get into that garage and look for anything connected to your brother and your father. But how do you do it when you don't have a car for them to fix?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hospital Staff: Evade the doctors, nurses and clerical staff at the hospital.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Agent: A talent agent for the movie business. Making a living off the back of the young and the beautiful.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: I can take care of myself!: "What does not kill you" will probably leave you severely injured, but sometimes you survive and pick up skills. They aren't nice skills, but it isn't a nice world.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Observant: What's detection is you can't detect. Not even the flutter of an eyelash escapes your eagle eye.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Drunk: Youre are a little bit tipsy and being quite loud. So far you have managed to keep attention away from you but people may start to notice how you stick out of place.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Charming: Sometimes being a little smarmy can get you what you want. Act nice and the world will give you everything.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Watches all the movies: Escaping from the harsh reality of life, you have spent a lot of time watching the movies and absorb the Hollywood view of life in various organisations
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fish out of water: You are obviously out of your depth in this situation. It will take a lot of calm and quick thinking to convince people you belong or are in control