Summaries

A little girl's (Shirley Temple) toe-tapping musical numbers uplift the nation during the Depression in this charming classic that includes Temple's rendition of "Baby Take a Bow.

President Franklin Roosevelt appoints a theatrical producer as the new Secretary of Amusement in order to cheer up an American public still suffering through the Depression. The new secretary soon runs afoul of political lobbyists out to destroy his department.—Daniel Bubbeo <[email protected]>

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Keywords
  • washington d.c.
  • president of the united states
  • imperative in title
  • temple and boles
  • lobbyist
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • Musical
Release date May 3, 1934
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies Fox Film Corporation

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 8m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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