King for a Day
1934-06-29 · 21 min · ★ 7.0
A talented tap dancer who can't get an audition uses his prowess at playing craps to gain ownership of a musical show, making himself the star.
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- Directors
- Roy Mack
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Bill RobinsonBill Green
Ernest WhitmanMr. BrownTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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