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Gildersleeve on Broadway
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Gildersleeve on Broadway

1943-10-28 · 65 min · ★ 7.1

Comedy

On a trip to New York, a small-town blowhard gets caught between a wealthy widow and a gold digger.

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Directors
Gordon Douglas
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Harold PearyHarold PearyThrockmorton P. Gildersleeve
Billie BurkeBillie BurkeMrs. Laura Chandler
Claire CarletonClaire CarletonFrancine Gray
Richard LeGrandMr. Peavey
Freddie MercerFreddie MercerLeroy Forrester
Hobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughHomer
Margaret LandryMarjorie Forrester
Leonid KinskeyLeonid KinskeyWindow Washer
Ann DoranAnn DoranMatilda Brown
Lillian RandolphLillian RandolphBirdie
Mike RoadMike RoadJimmy Clark (as Michael Road)
Lawrence TierneyLawrence TierneyCab Driver (uncredited)
Dorothy MaloneDorothy MaloneModel

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