Overview
In Fox's contribution to the all-star revue cycle of early talkies, showboat singer Margie, hearing that the show is in arrears, goes to New York to gather all of the former stars to stage a minstrel show as a benefit.
Fun facts
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Lucien Andriot
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Sidney LanfieldStory
- Edwin J. BurkeStory
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 16, 1929
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
- Charles E. EvansColonel Billy Batcher
Marjorie WhiteMargie
Richard KeeneDick
Stuart ErwinJig- Martha Lee SparksNancy Lee
Clifford DempseySheriff Benton
James J. CorbettInterlocutor - Minstrel Show
George MacFarlaneInterlocutor - Minstrel Show
Janet GaynorJanet Gaynor
Charles FarrellCharles Farrell
Victor McLaglenMinstrel Show Performer
El BrendelMinstrel Show Performer
William Collier Sr.End Man - Minstrel Show
Tom PatricolaMinstrel Show Performer
George JesselMinstrel Show Performer
Dixie LeeLead Dancer in 'Crazy Feet' number
Nick StuartNick Stuart
Rex BellRex Bell
Frank AlbertsonFrankie Albertson
Sharon LynnDancer - 'Snake Hips' Number
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