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A Little Bit of Heaven
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A Little Bit of Heaven

1940-10-10 · 87 min · ★ 4.5

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A child from the New York tenements sings on a radio quiz show and is eventually hired to a big-bucks contract, which allows her and her family to move into a posh apartment, with all the usual problems that accompany sudden wealth.

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Directors
Andrew Marton
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gloria JeanGloria JeanMidge Loring
Robert StackRobert StackBob Terry
Hugh HerbertHugh HerbertPop Loring
C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey SmithGrandpa
Nana BryantNana BryantMom
Stuart ErwinStuart ErwinCotton
Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteHerrington
Billy GilbertBilly GilbertTony
Nan GreyNan GreyJanet Loring
Tommy BondTommy BondJerry
Sig ArnoSig ArnoFrancois
Chester CluteChester CluteMr. Dixon
Renie RianoRenie RianoMrs. Dixon
Frank JenksFrank JenksUncle Dan
Rafaela OttianoRafaela OttianoMme. Lupinsky
John HolmesUsher

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