The Audition

Jul 8, 1933

0h 10m

★ 4.6

Overview

Phil Emerton and his band play tunes and accompany guest performers, including singer-dancer Hannah Williams, the singing Three X Sisters, and acrobatic tap dancers Larry & Larry.

Genres

Music

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

The Vitaphone Corporation

The Audition Trailers

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Cast

Himself

Phil Emerton

Herself

Hannah Williams

Member of Three X Sisters singing trio

Pearl Hamilton

Member of Three X Sisters singing trio

Violet Hamilton

Member of Three X Sisters singing trio

Jessie Fordyce

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