The Backyard Broadcast

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The Backyard Broadcast

1936

0h 21m

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In this short film, a boy holds a talent show in his backyard by and for his adolescent friends.

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12 members

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Lloyd Barry

Major Bones

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Joan Donnenwirth

"Polly Wolly Doodle" Singer

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Miriam Alpher

'Bubbles' Girl

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Arnold Stone

Nightclub Master of Ceremonies

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Marion Loveridge

Nightclub Singer

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Joe Korn

Cowboy

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Orin Hill

Cowboy

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Janet Dempsey

"Here Comes Cookie" Singer

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Jerry Schussler

Spanish Singer

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Josefina Mendez

Spanish Dancer

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Yuyita Concheiro

Spanish Dancer

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Betty Ann Nyman

Raggedy Doll Act

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