Crooner

Crooner

1932 · 68 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy

Fame goes to a priggish singer's head and almost costs him his girlfriend.

Directed by Lloyd Bacon · Written by Charles Kenyon

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David Manners Ted 'Teddy' Taylor
Ann Dvorak Judith 'Judy' Mason
Ken Murray Peter Sturgis
J. Carrol Naish Nick Meyer
Guy Kibbee Mike the Drunk with Megaphone
Claire Dodd Mrs. Constance Brown
Allen Vincent Ralph - Band Member
Edward Nugent Henry - Band Member
William Janney Pat - Band Member
Teddy Joyce Mack - Band Member

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