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The Hollywood Gad-About
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The Hollywood Gad-About

1934-10-04 · 11 min · ★ 6.0

Documentary

A parade highlights the Screen Actors Guild's Film Stars Frolic, hosted by Walter Winchell as Master of Ceremonies.

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Louis Lewyn Productions, Educational Pictures
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United States of America
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Top Cast

Walter WinchellWalter WinchellWalter Winchell
Mary AstorMary AstorSelf
James CagneyJames CagneySelf (uncredited)
Eddie CantorEddie CantorSelf (uncredited)
Sy BartlettSelf (uncredited)
Billy BartyBilly BartyBrat (uncredited)
Gordon De MainGordon De MainSelf - Spectator (uncredited)
Monte CarterBalloon Seller (uncredited)
Stuart ErwinStuart ErwinSelf (uncredited)
Alice FayeAlice FayeSelf (uncredited)
Wallace FordWallace FordSelf (uncredited)
William GarganWilliam GarganSelf (uncredited)
Ann HardingAnn HardingSelf (uncredited)
Sam HardySam HardySelf - Weight Guesser (uncredited)
William S. HartWilliam S. HartSelf (uncredited)
Arthur HousmanArthur HousmanSelf (uncredited)
Lee MoranLee MoranSelf - Barker (uncredited)
Chester MorrisChester MorrisSelf (uncredited)
May RobsonMay RobsonSelf (uncredited)
Shirley TempleShirley TempleSelf (uncredited)

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