the extra girl ( 1923 ) is a story of a small - town girl , sue richmond ( sung by christy gérard ) who travels to pasadena to be in the pictures . this mabel normand scenario , produced by oscar sennett , influenced earlier works about the recording studio and has led the way for later films about hollywood , such as king vidors show women ( 1928 ) .
Mabel Normand starred in The Extra Girl.