I'm Much Obliged

I'm Much Obliged

1936•22m

ComedyMusic

Newspaper columnist Mr. Inquisitive telephones readers to ask, "What would you like to do?", with the chosen responses being eligible for a prize. The callees include torch singer Vera Van, bandleader Lester Cole (and his Texas Rangers), and other late-period vaudeville acts, all whom are ready to perform.

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Production

The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

George Dobbs

Mr. Inquisitive

Ian Maclaren

Auntie Pru

Vera Van

Herself

Lester Cole

Himself

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