Because of Him

Jan 18, 1946

1h 28m

★ 6.2

Song FILLED - Laugh PACKED!

Overview

A young woman who wants to break into the theater schemes to become the protege of a famous Broadway star.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Because of Him Trailers

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Cast

Kim Walker

Deanna Durbin

John Sheridan

Charles Laughton

Paul Taylor

Franchot Tone

Nora

Helen Broderick

Charles Gilbert

Stanley Ridges

Martin

Donald Meek

Head Nurse

Regina Wallace

Mr. Dunlap

Charles Halton

Samual Hapgood

Douglas Wood

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