Show Girl (1928)
Overview
An aspiring dancer fakes her own kidnapping as a publicity stunt. Her new found fame causes trouble with her boyfriend.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.176 |
Directed By
Alfred Santell
TOP CAST
Alice White
Dixie Dugan
Donald Reed
Alvarez Romano
Lee Moran
Denny
Charles Delaney
Jimmy Doyle, Tabloid Reporter
Richard Tucker
Jack Milton
Gwen Lee
Nita Dugan
James Finlayson
Mr. Dugan
Kate Price
Mrs. Dugan
Hugh Roman
Eppus, Theatrical Producer
Bernard Randall
Kibbitzer, Eppus's Partner
Spec O'Donnell
Radio delivery boy (uncredited)
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