Show People(1928)
Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.
Movie: Show People
Top 10 Billed Cast
Peggy Pepper
Billy Boone
Colonel Pepper
Andre Telfair
Casting Director
Comedy Director
Dramatic Director
The Maid
Producer
Self (uncredited)
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