Babes on Swing Street

Babes on Swing Street

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NR 1944 · 69 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy, Music

The president of a settlement-house group puts on a benefit variety show.

Directed by Edward C. Lilley · Written by Brenda Weisberg

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