Let's Be Famous

Let's Be Famous

1939 · 83 min · ★ 6.2 · Music, Comedy

An Irishman sets out to become famous as a singer on the radio. Due to a mix up he is instead entered as a contestant on a quiz show.

Directed by Walter Forde · Written by Allan MacKinnon

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