A Star Fell from Heaven

A Star Fell from Heaven

1936 · 70 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy

In this comedy, a talented singer is hired to dub the voice of a star who has lost his own. During the film's premiere, news that he sang the songs slips out and suddenly he finds that he himself has become a star. Unfortunately he soon encounters unanticipated problems. He is especially concerned about his girl friend who dumped him in favor of the voiceless star.

Directed by Paul Merzbach · Written by Marjorie Deans

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