

Gems of M-G-M
1930-05-19 · 20 min · ★ 10.0
Benny Rubin performs vaudeville routines between singing and dancing acts.
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- Directors
- Jack Cummings
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Marion HarrisSelf
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