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King for a Day

1934•21m•6.0/10
MusicComedy

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6.0/10(1)

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

Warner Bros. Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Bill Robinson

Bill Robinson

Bill Green

Ernest Whitman

Ernest Whitman

Mr. Brown

Dusty Fletcher

Dusty

Babe Matthews

Babe

Muriel Rahn

Muriel

Hattie Noel

The Bride - Wedding Number

Limehouse Brown

Limehouse (uncredited)

Eddie Matthews

Eddie (uncredited)

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