Set in early 1900s Los Angeles, the story follows young Doctor John Alchemy as he embarks on a medical career at Thomas Harper Ince's motion picture factory. Amidst the backdrop of California's burgeoning film industry, John encounters a landscape filled with ambition, greed, and intrigue, ultimately leading him to confront the darker side of Hollywood, including murder. The narrative explores the collision of fantasy and reality in a city where dreams are made, revealing the complexities of the film world and its impact on those who inhabit it.
