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Fit to be Tied

Fit to be Tied

Genres

Comedy

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George Burns tries to buy a tie in a department store filled with assorted kooks.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

5.8/10

Release Date

02 August 1930

Country

United States of America

Cast

George Burns

George Burns

A Tie Customer

Gracie Allen

Gracie Allen

Miss Allen, a Salesgirl

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