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Steppin' in Society
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Steppin' in Society

1945-07-09 · 72 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Crime

In this crime comedy, a prominent judge's vacation is interrupted during a sudden storm that forces him to seek refuge in a shady nightclub where he is mistaken by the mobsters for a highly esteemed racketeer.

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Directors
Alexander Esway
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Edward Everett HortonEdward Everett HortonJudge Avery Webster
Gladys GeorgeGladys GeorgePenelope Webster
Ruth TerryRuth TerryLola Forrest
Robert LivingstonRobert LivingstonMontana
Jack La RueJack La RueBow Tie
Lola LaneLola LaneThe Duchess
Isabel JewellIsabel JewellJenny the Juke
Frank JenksFrank JenksGeorge
Paul HurstCookie
Harry BarrisHarry BarrisIvory
Iris AdrianIris AdrianShirley
Tom HerbertHilliard

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