22 April 1930 Comedy, Music 11 mins
Two desperate singers take a job as the singing act in a movie theater between shows. They soon regret their decision.
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Joe Frisco as Joe / Reese Brother
Bob Callahan as Joe's Partner / Reese Brother (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert as Stage Manager (uncredited)
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian as Rosco (uncredited)
Gus Leonard as Old Man at Boarding House (uncredited)
United States 22 April 1930
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