Movie: The Star Maker

Top 10 Billed Cast

Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby

Larry Earl

Louise Campbell
Louise Campbell

Mary

Linda Ware
Linda Ware

Jane Gray

Ned Sparks
Ned Sparks

'Speed' King

Laura Hope Crews
Laura Hope Crews

Carlotta Salvini

Janet Waldo
Janet Waldo

Stella

Walter Damrosch
Walter Damrosch

Walter Damrosch

Thurston Hall
Thurston Hall

Mr. Proctor

Clara Blandick
Clara Blandick

Miss Esther Jones

Oscar O'Shea
Oscar O'Shea

Mr. Flannigan

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  • Overview

    This is a film about the life of Gus Edwards, a well known vaudeville composer, entertainer, and producer.

  • Release Date

    1939-08-25

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  • Tagline

    THE STARS OF TOMORROW TELLING THE STORY OF THE STAR OF YESTERDAY

  • Genres

    ComedyMusic

  • Languages:

    English

  • Keywords

    vaudeville act

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