

Twentieth Century(1934)
The Star of Stars in the Hit of Hits!
A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.

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A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.
Release Date
1934-05-11
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6.8
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The Star of Stars in the Hit of Hits!
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