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Showing posts with label 1930s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1930s. Show all posts

Saturday, June 19, 2021

King for a Day (1934)






























Starring:
Bill refused a job in a show that is rehearsing, shoot dice with the producer — using two buckets the latter gave him. After the production opens and is going great, the ex-owner comes around looking for a handout, and in turn, he rolls them with Bill until he gets his show back. In between these incidents are some dancing and singing specialties.

Friday, June 18, 2021

Smash Your Baggage (1932)






























Starring:
The plot revolves around the treasures of the railroad brotherhood losing funds shooting craps. The locale is Grand Central Station where the redcaps work and the high point is the benefit revue with a half dozen musical/dance numbers.