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Movie: The Duke Is Tops
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ralph Cooper
Duke Davis
Lena Horne
Ethel Andrews
Laurence Criner
Doc Dorando (as Lawrence Criner)
Everett Brown
Sheriff
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A theatrical producer puts aside his own success to boost the career of a talented singer.
Release Date
1938-07-15
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6.333
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