Edendale

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Set in 1914 Edendale, Los Angeles, the story follows Willie, a daring 16-year-old with a limited education, who sets fire to her family farmhouse. Disguised as a young woman, she seeks work at Mack Sennett's Keystone lot, where her talent for stunts earns her a role in early film comedies alongside iconic figures like Mabel Normand and Charlie Chaplin. As she thrives in the film industry, unexpected challenges arise, revealing her true strength and resilience.