Variety Time
Genres
Overview
Jack Parr hosts a variety program of comedic sketches.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
59 min
Release Date
1948-08-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
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Jack Paar
Master of Ceremonies
Hans Conried
Rudy La Paix
Leon Errol
Leon Errol (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)
Dot Farley
Edgar's Mother-in-Law (from "I'll Build It Myself") (archive footage)
Dorothy Granger
Dorothy Errol (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)
Edgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy (footage from 'I'll Build It Myself') (archive footage)
William S. Hart
Texas Tex (archive footage) (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Aunt Jessie (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)
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