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NR 1928 · 79 min · ★ 7.1 · Comedy, Romance

Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.

Directed by King Vidor · Written by Wanda Tuchock

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