The Half-Naked Truth (1932)
Overview
A carnival pitchman (Tracy) finagles his girlfriend, a fiery hoochie dancer (Vélez), into a major Broadway revue under the auspices of an impresario (Morgan).
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.925 |
Directed By
Gregory La Cava
Crew
Gregory La Cava
Gregory La Cava
Charles L. Kimball
Bert Glennon
Corey Ford
Ben Markson
David Freedman
H.N. Swanson
David O. Selznick
Max Steiner
John E. Tribby
Pandro S. Berman
Hugh Walker
Carroll Clark
Eddie Pyle
Charles Burke
Ollie Sigurdson
TOP CAST
Lupe Vélez
Teresita
Lee Tracy
Jimmy Bates
Eugene Pallette
Achilles
Frank Morgan
Merle Farrell
Shirley Chambers
Gladys
Franklin Pangborn
Hotel Clerk
Robert McKenzie
Colonel Munday
Mary Mason
Farrell's Secretary
Bess Flowers
Miss Flowers - Bates' Secretary (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
Skippy
Dog in Butcher Shop (uncredited)
Theresa Harris
Emily (uncredited)
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