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So You Want to Play the Piano
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George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes
Phyllis Coates
Alice McDoakes
Charlie Hall
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Alice neglects her housework because she is enthralled with the long-haired piano player, Gregor Flatorsharpsky, next door. Joe buys a piano, and the accompanying free lessons, and sets out to impress Alice. Alice is vastly unimpressed.
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1956-05-05
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