The Star Maker

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The Star Maker

"THE STARS OF TOMORROW TELLING THE STORY OF THE STAR OF YESTERDAY"

1939

1h 34m

7.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Music

Overview

This is a film about the life of Gus Edwards, a well known vaudeville composer, entertainer, and producer.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Bing Crosby

Larry Earl

Acting

Louise Campbell

Mary

Acting

Linda Ware

Jane Gray

Acting

Ned Sparks

'Speed' King

Acting

Laura Hope Crews

Carlotta Salvini

Acting

Janet Waldo

Stella

Acting

Walter Damrosch

Acting

Thurston Hall

Mr. Proctor

Acting

Clara Blandick

Miss Esther Jones

Acting

Oscar O'Shea

Mr. Flannigan

Acting

Ben Welden

Joe Gimlick

Acting

Joseph Crehan

Thomas Marlowe

Acting

Billy Gilbert

Stanislov Papadopoulos

Acting

Helene Stanley

Rusty (uncredited)

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