This Acting Business

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This Acting Business

1933

0h 54m

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Romance

Overview

A lighthearted look at the personal struggles of two newlywed stage performers who are driven to separation by their interfering parents.

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6 members

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Hugh Williams

Hugh

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Wendy Barrie

Joyce

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Donald Calthrop

Milton Stafford

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Violet Farebrother

Mary Kean

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Charles Paton

Ward

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Marie Wright

Mrs. Dooley

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