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That's the Spirit

That's the Spirit

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In this musical short, two night watchmen hear songs performed in a haunted pawn shop.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

2/10

Release Date

15 April 1933

Country

United States of America

Cast

Noble Sissle

Noble Sissle

Himself (the Band Leader)

Cora La Redd

Cora La Redd

Singer / Dancer

F.E. Miller

F.E. Miller

Night Watchman

Mantan Moreland

Mantan Moreland

Night Watchman

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