The Taxi Dancer
She'll dance with you at so much per dance!
NR 1927 · 64 min · ★ 7.7 · Comedy
A southern girl tries her luck as a dancer in New York City.
Directed by Harry F. Millarde · Written by Ralph Spence
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Joan Crawford Joselyn Poe -
Owen Moore Lee Rogers -
Marc McDermott Henry Brierhalter -
Gertrude Astor Kitty Lane -
Rockliffe Fellowes Stephen Bates -
Douglas Gilmore James Kelvin -
William Orlamond Doc Ganz -
Claire McDowell Aunt Mary -
Bert Roach Charlie Cook
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