Make Believe Ballroom(1949)
THE HEP PARADE OF '49...with a rousing line-up of top rhythm stars setting the downbeat for love!
Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first name the most musical numbers and their performers. Lots of musicians perform.
Movie: Make Believe Ballroom
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Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first name the most musical numbers and their performers. Lots of musicians perform.
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1949-04-01
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THE HEP PARADE OF '49...with a rousing line-up of top rhythm stars setting the downbeat for love!
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