
Soup for Nuts
1934-06-27 · 20 min · ★ 9.0
Bob Hope is the Master-of-Ceremonies at New York City's Carlton Club, which is going belly-up because the wife, Allyn Gillyn, of the owner, Donald Brian, won't let him book any female singers or acts because he has a penchant for hitting on them, and this makes her somewhat jealous and protective.
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- Milton Schwarzwald
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- Mentone Productions
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Bob HopeMaster of Ceremonies
Donald BrianNightclub Owner
Vivienne SegalPrima Donna
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