The Star Maker
THE STARS OF TOMORROW TELLING THE STORY OF THE STAR OF YESTERDAY
1939 · 1h 34m · APPROVED
Comedy, Music
Directed by
Roy Del Ruth
Overview
This is a film about the life of Gus Edwards, a well known vaudeville composer, entertainer, and producer.
Director and cast
- Roy Del Ruth Director
- Bing Crosby as Larry Earl
- Louise Campbell as Mary
- Linda Ware as Jane Gray
- Ned Sparks as 'Speed' King
- Laura Hope Crews as Carlotta Salvini
- Janet Waldo as Stella
- Walter Damrosch as Walter Damrosch
- Thurston Hall as Mr. Proctor
- Clara Blandick as Miss Esther Jones
- Oscar O'Shea as Mr. Flannigan
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