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The Show Girl
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The Show Girl

1927-01-21 · 60 min · ★ 9.0

Drama

A press agent helps a honky tonk spot draw a new elite patronage but a troublemaker arrives on the scene as well and disrupts the romance between the male and female stars.

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Directors
Charles J. Hunt
Production companies
Trem Carr Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mildred HarrisMildred HarrisMaizie Udell
Gaston GlassGaston GlassBilly Barton
Mary CarrMary CarrMrs. Udell
Robert McKimRobert McKimEdward Hayden
Eddie BordenEddie Borden'Breezy' Ayres
William H. StraussWilliam H. StraussMoe Kenner
Marcelle ArnoldMarcelle ArnoldFlapper (uncredited)
Sam SidmanHeinie
Aryel DarmaAlma Dakin

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