Hit Parade of 1951

Hit Parade of 1951

1951's MAMMOTH MUSICAL JAMBOREE!

1950 · 85 min · ★ 6.5 · Music

While raising cash to pay a debt, a Vegas gambler tricks a night club crooner there who looks like him to play him for a bit.The gambler's Latina girlfriend opens the eyes of the prissy crooner.

Directed by John H. Auer · Written by Aubrey Wisberg

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