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April Showers

1948-03-27 · 94 min · ★ 6.5

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A married couple who have a song-and-dance act in vaudeville are in trouble. Their struggling act is going nowhere, they're almost broke and they have to do something to get them back on top or they'll really be in trouble. They decide to put their young son in the act in hopes of attracting some new attention. The boy turns out to be a major talent, audiences love him and the act is on its way to the top. That's when an organization whose purpose is to stop children from performing on stage shows up, and they're dead set on breaking up the act.

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Directors
James V. Kern
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack CarsonJack CarsonJoe Tyme
Ann SothernAnn SothernJune Tyme
Robert AldaRobert AldaBilly Shay
S.Z. SakallS.Z. SakallMr. Curley
Robert EllisRobert EllisBuster Tyme
Richard RoberRichard RoberAl Wilson
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanWilliam Barnes
Billy CurtisBilly CurtisCapt. Rudolph L. Nemo
John GallaudetJohn GallaudetMr. Gordon
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtHarry Swift
Barbara BatesBarbara BatesBarnes' Secretary (uncredited)
Mel BlancMel BlancBuster's Midget Impersonation (voice) (uncredited)
Penny EdwardsPenny EdwardsChorine (uncredited)
Pat FlahertyMike (uncredited)
Frank McLureFrank McLureBartender (uncredited)
Brick SullivanMan in Audience (uncredited)
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalLandlady (uncredited)
Ray WalkerRay WalkerMr. Barclay (uncredited)
Edna HarrisHotel Guest (uncredited)
Lila LeedsLila LeedsSociety Girl (uncredited)

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