In 1929, word got out that Paramount were holding a casting call for an Alaskan gold rush drama, “The Spoilers,” starring Gary Cooper. I’d imagine that it didn’t take long before these hopeful people started to crowd Paramount’s famous Bronson gate. These days, Paramount runs along Melrose Ave, but back then the front of the studio ran along Marathon St, which is now part of the studio lot. I wonder how many people in this photo actually got a job that day.