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The Half-Naked Truth
The Half-Naked Truth

The Half-Naked Truth

Any moment her gun might point at the prominent man of this town who had done her wrong!

Genres

ComedyRomance

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A carnival pitchman (Tracy) finagles his girlfriend, a fiery hoochie dancer (Vélez), into a major Broadway revue under the auspices of an impresario (Morgan).

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

77 mins

Rating

5.15/10

Release Date

16 December 1932

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lupe Vélez

Lupe Vélez

Teresita

Lee Tracy

Lee Tracy

Jimmy Bates

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

Achilles

Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

Merle Farrell

Shirley Chambers

Shirley Chambers

Gladys

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Hotel Clerk

Robert McKenzie

Robert McKenzie

Colonel Munday

Mary Mason

Mary Mason

Farrell's Secretary

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Miss Flowers - Bates' Secretary (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

Hotel Waiter (uncredited)

Skippy

Skippy

Dog in Butcher Shop (uncredited)

Theresa Harris

Theresa Harris

Emily (uncredited)

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