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Love Is a Headache
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Love Is a Headache

1938-01-14 · 73 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Romance

A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.

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Directors
Richard Thorpe
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gladys GeorgeGladys GeorgeCarlotta 'Charlie' Lee
Franchot ToneFranchot TonePeter Lawrence
Ted HealyTed HealyJimmy Slattery
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyMike O'Toole
Frank JenksFrank JenksJoe Cannon
Ralph MorganRalph MorganReginald 'Reggie' Odell
Virginia WeidlerVirginia WeidlerJake O'Toole
Jessie RalphJessie RalphSheriff Janet Winfield
Fay HoldenFay HoldenMary, Peter's Secretary
Barnett ParkerBarnett ParkerHotchkiss, Carlotta's Butler
Julius TannenJulius TannenMr. Hillier
Ernie AlexanderReporter Johnson (uncredited)
Sam AshSam AshHeadwaiter (uncredited)
Georgie BillingsMike's Friend (uncredited)
Marie BlakeMarie BlakeHillier's Secretary (uncredited)
Sidney BraceySidney BraceyWaiter (uncredited)
June BrewsterJune BrewsterBetty Bartholomew, a Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Don BrodieDon BrodieFirst Reporter (uncredited)
Chester CluteChester ClutePants Salesman (uncredited)
Jules CowlesJules CowlesHotel Doorman (uncredited)

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