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A spirited heiress wishing to break into theatre on her own merit arrives at a boardinghouse where aspiring young actresses and showgirls are brought together through their cynicism and disappointments.

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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
4 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (1938)
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Box office
Grossed $1.76M worldwide, about 1.9 times its $952K budget
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Based on
Based on Stage Door
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Music
Music by Roy Webb
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Robert De Grasse
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Director: Gregory La Cava
Writers: Morrie RyskindScreenplay
Anthony VeillerScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: October 8, 1937
Original language: English
Budget: $952K
Revenue: $1.8M
Countries: United States of America

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