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Make Believe Ballroom
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Make Believe Ballroom

1949-04-01 · 78 min · ★ 6.7

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Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first name the most musical numbers and their performers. Lots of musicians perform.

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Directors
Joseph Santley
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
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Ruth WarrickRuth WarrickLiza Lee
Jerome CourtlandJerome CourtlandGene Thomas
Ron RandellRon RandellLeslie Todd
Adele JergensAdele JergensSelf
Virginia WellesVirginia WellesJosie Marlowe
Jimmy DorseyJimmy DorseySelf
Nat King ColeNat King ColeSelf
Frankie LaineFrankie LaineSelf
Kay StarrKay StarrSelf
Gene KrupaGene KrupaSelf

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