King for a Day

King for a Day

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King for a Day

1934

0h 21m

6.0(1 votes)

Music

Comedy

Overview

A talented tap dancer who can't get an audition uses his prowess at playing craps to gain ownership of a musical show, making himself the star.

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Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Bill Robinson

Bill Green

Bill Robinson

Acting

Ernest Whitman

Mr. Brown

Ernest Whitman

Acting

Dusty Fletcher

Dusty

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Acting

Babe Matthews

Babe

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Acting

Muriel Rahn

Muriel

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Acting

Hattie Noel

The Bride - Wedding Number

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Acting

Limehouse Brown

Limehouse (uncredited)

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Acting

Eddie Matthews

Eddie (uncredited)

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