Show Girl

An aspiring dancer fakes her own kidnapping as a publicity stunt. Her new found fame causes trouble with her boyfriend.

Cast

Alice White

as Dixie Dugan

Donald Reed

as Alvarez Romano

Lee Moran

as Denny

Charles Delaney

as Jimmy Doyle, Tabloid Reporter

Richard Tucker

as Jack Milton

Gwen Lee

as Nita Dugan

James Finlayson

as Mr. Dugan

Kate Price

as Mrs. Dugan

Hugh Roman

as Eppus, Theatrical Producer

Bernard Randall

as Kibbitzer, Eppus's Partner

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