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Blessed Event

1932-09-10 · 80 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Comedy

A New York gossip columnist feuds with a singer and enjoys the power of the press.

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Directors
Roy Del Ruth
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lee TracyLee TracyAlvin Roberts
Mary BrianMary BrianGladys Price
Dick PowellDick PowellBunny Harmon
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsFrankie Wells
Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyMiss Stevens
Emma DunnEmma DunnMrs. Roberts
Edwin MaxwellEdwin MaxwellSam Gobel
Ned SparksNed SparksGeorge Moxley
Walter WalkerMr. Miller
Frank McHughFrank McHughReilly
Herman BingHerman BingEmil
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerHanson
Jesse De VorskaJesse De VorskaMorris Shapiro
Tom DuganTom DuganDick Cooper
Robert GordonRobert GordonEddie (uncredited)
Ruth HallRuth HallMiss Bauman
William HalliganWilliam HalliganHerbert Flint
Isabel JewellIsabel JewellDorothy Lane
Jack La RueJack La RueLouis De Marco
Charles LaneCharles LaneKane

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