Movie Crazy

Movie Crazy

He'll make you laugh! He'll make you weep - but always makes you happy!

NR 1932 · 96 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Romance

After a mix-up with his application photograph, an aspiring actor is invited to a screen test and goes off to Hollywood.

Directed by Clyde Bruckman · Written by John Grey

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