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The Vagabond Lover
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The Vagabond Lover

1929-12-01 · 65 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy · Music

A zany musical about an amateur musician in search of work who impersonates a big band leader.

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Directors
Marshall Neilan
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rudy ValleeRudy ValleeRudy Bronson
Sally BlaneSally BlaneJean Whitehall
Marie DresslerMarie DresslerEthel Bertha Whitehall
Charles SellonCharles SellonChief of Police George C. Tuttle
Nella WalkerNella WalkerMrs. Whittington Todhunter
Edward NugentEdward NugentSport
Danny O'SheaSam
Alan RoscoeAlan RoscoeJay Stein - Grant's Manager
Malcolm WaiteMalcolm WaiteTed Grant
Norman PeckSwiftie
Gladden JamesGladden JamesStevens - Reporter
Dorothy VernonDorothy VernonMrs. Whitehall's Maid
Patti BrillPatti BrillOrphan (uncredited)
Dorothy GrayOrphan (uncredited)

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