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Variety Time

1948•59m

ComedyMusic

Jack Parr hosts a variety program of comedic sketches.

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EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jack Paar

Master of Ceremonies

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Rudy La Paix

Leon Errol

Leon Errol

Leon Errol (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)

Dot Farley

Dot Farley

Edgar's Mother-in-Law (from "I'll Build It Myself") (archive footage)

Dorothy Granger

Dorothy Granger

Dorothy Errol (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy (footage from 'I'll Build It Myself') (archive footage)

William S. Hart

William S. Hart

Texas Tex (archive footage) (uncredited)

Minerva Urecal

Minerva Urecal

Aunt Jessie (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)

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