A Star Is Hatched(1938)
Emily the chicken lives in Hickville but dreams of Hollywood. Her chance comes when director J. Megga-Phone happens to drive past and gives her his card.
Movie: A Star Is Hatched
Top 4 Billed Cast
Emily (voice) (uncredited)
Director Yelling 'Cut' (voice) (uncredited)
Baby Chick (voice) (uncredited)
J. Megga Phone / W.C. Fields / Movie Star Guide (voice) (uncredited)
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Emily the chicken lives in Hickville but dreams of Hollywood. Her chance comes when director J. Megga-Phone happens to drive past and gives her his card.
Release Date
1938-04-02
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5.4
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