The Song Plugger

Jun 8, 1930

0h 15m

★ 4.0

Overview

'Blind Bob' has written a song and the folks at the music publishing company think that Joe Frisco, his old friend from the Bowery is just right for it. So we see Joe at stage doing his peddler routine. He goes over to the publishing company, where he flirts with a girl act, and then tries out some eccentric dancing to the new song, which happens to be 'Get Happy.'

Genres

Music

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Entertainment

The Song Plugger Trailers

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Cast

Joe Frisco

Minor Role

Arthur Brooks

Himself - Leo Donnelly

Leo Donnelly

Man in Record Shop

James Dunn

Minor Role

Harry Francis

Himself - Vocalist

Sid Gary

Minor Role

Milt Leonard

Himself - Orchestra Leader

Wen Talbert

Minor Role

Josephine Williams

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