The Hard-Boiled Canary

There's magic in its mirth and music!

1941•1h 20m

ComedyMusicRomance

A young girl fresh out of reform school who is singing in a burlesque show is offered a scholarship to a famous music camp by the camp's owner. She must overcome the suspicions of the other students in order to prove herself.

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Production

Paramount Pictures

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Status

Released

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Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Allan Jones

Michael Maddy

Susanna Foster

Toodles LaVerne

Margaret Lindsay

Sylvia Worth

Lynne Overman

George Thomas

Grace Bradley

Madie Duvalie

William Collier Sr.

Dr. Joseph E. Maddy

Diana Lynn

Dolly Loehr

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