The Duke Is Tops

Jul 15, 1938

1h 3m

★ 6.0

Overview

A theatrical producer puts aside his own success to boost the career of a talented singer.

Genres

Music

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Million Dollar Productions

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Cast

Duke Davis

Ralph Cooper

Ethel Andrews

Lena Horne

Doc Dorando (as Lawrence Criner)

Laurence Criner

George Marshall

Monte Hawley

Specialty Tap Dancer

Willie Covan

Ella

Neva Peoples

Mason (as Vernon McCallum)

Vernon McCalla

Ferdie Fenton

Edward Thompson

Dippy, 'Prince Alakazoo'

Johnny Taylor

Sheriff

Everett Brown

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