Published after F. Scott Fitzgerald's death in 1940, this unfinished novel draws on his experiences in 1930s Hollywood. It follows Monroe Stahr, a brilliant film producer modeled after MGM's Irving Thalberg, as he navigates the cutthroat, glamorous world of the movie industry. The story, often described as a poignant, sharply observed exposé, explores themes of ambition and corruption in the studio system.