Hits and Bits of 1938 (1938)
Overview
This musical comedy with an all-black cast imagines what television entertainment will be like in the near future.
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Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.539 |
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