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Spreadin' the Jam
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Spreadin' the Jam

1945-10-27 · 10 min · ★ 6.4

Music · Comedy

A young woman who is unable to pay her rent gets some unexpected help when the other tenants throw a last-minute rent party in her apartment. In the process, they all charm the landlady out of a year's rent. The entire story is told in song (swing music) and dance (Jitterbug, Lindy Hop etc.).

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Directors
Charles Walters
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jan ClaytonJan ClaytonSally
Ben LessyBen LessyRent Party Organizer
Helen BoyceLandlady (as Helen Boise)
Les BrownLes BrownBandleader (uncredited)

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