Promoters set up a radio contest to find the average American and use him to sell food, apparel and notions. All goes well until he falls in love with a girl who upsets things.
Promoters set up a radio contest to find the average American and use him to sell food, apparel and notions. All goes well until he falls in love with a girl who upsets things.
1938-12-23
5
The freshest, funniest comedy idea that 20th Century-Fox ever pulled out of its surprise bag.
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