Manhattan Serenade

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Manhattan Serenade

1929

0h 20m

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Overview

An homage to NYC in the form of a short travelogue.

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9 members

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Raymond Hackett

Man in Park

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Mary Doran

Woman in Park

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Bobbe Brox

Singer (as The Brox Sisters)

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Patricia Brox

Singer (as The Brox Sisters)

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Lorayne Brox

Singer (as The Brox Sisters)

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Nina Mae McKinney

Singer / Dancer

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Mitzi Mayfair

Specialty Dancer

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Cy Kahn

Man on Swing

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Ann Dvorak

Chorus Girl (uncredited)

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