Summaries

From a "letter of introduction" aging actor John learns that he has a grown daughter, aspiring actress Katherine. They keep their secret, but he agrees to star with her in a play to further her career on Broadway.

An aging actor, about to marry for the fourth time, is surprised when a young woman, who is the daughter he never knew he had, appears with a "letter of introduction". It seems that she is an actress and is trying to make it on Broadway. He tries to establish a relationship with her but finds it difficult to tell the world of their true relationship.[email protected], A.Nonymous

Details

Keywords
  • ventriloquist dummy
  • ventriloquist
  • public domain
  • charlie mccarthy character
  • ventriloquism
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Aug 4, 1938
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Production companies Universal Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 44m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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