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The Star Maker
The Star Maker

The Star Maker

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

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ComedyMusic

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

25 August 1939

Country

United States of America

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

Ben Welden

Ben Welden

Joe Gimlick

Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan

Thomas Marlowe

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

Stanislov Papadopoulos

Helene Stanley

Helene Stanley

Rusty (uncredited)

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