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Make Believe Ballroom

Make Believe Ballroom

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1949
1h 18m
6.7(3 votes)
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Overview

Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first name the most musical numbers and their performers. Lots of musicians perform.

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