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Bright Lights

1935-07-27 · 82 min · ★ 5.1

Comedy · Music

Husband-and-wife vaudeville stars separate when success goes to his head.

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Directors
Busby Berkeley
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joe E. BrownJoe E. BrownJoe Wilson
Ann DvorakAnn DvorakFay Wilson
Patricia EllisPatricia EllisClaire Whitmore
William GarganWilliam GarganDan Wheeler
Joseph CawthornJoseph CawthornOscar Schlemmer
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillJ.C. Anderson
Arthur TreacherArthur TreacherWilbur
Gordon WestcottGordon WestcottWellington
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanPost Office Attendant
William DemarestWilliam DemarestDetective
Virginia DabneyVirginia DabneyChorus Girl
Victoria VintonVictoria VintonChorus Girl
Bill ElliottBill ElliottBackstage Actor

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