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King of Burlesque (1936)

90 min · Dance Film, musical film

Popularity2/5
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2025-09 to 2026-08

Directors

Sidney Lanfield

Cast

Warner Baxter, Alice Faye, Jack Oakie, Mona Barrie

The story

Former burlesque producer moves into legitimate theatre and does well until he marries a socialite. After his divorce his former top singer returns from London to help out.

Genres

Dance Film, musical film
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