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The Golden Calf
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The Golden Calf

1930-03-16 · 69 min · ★ 4.0

Comedy

In this pygmalionesque musical, a drab secretary leads a boring life until a good friend intervenes. The friend begins a total make-over upon her friend. First she slathers her in mud-packs, and then she encases her in lovely silk dresses. Soon the plain woman is transformed into an extraordinary beauty. It is no surprise that her boss, not knowing her true identity, falls hopelessly in love with her. Singing, dancing and romancing ensues. Songs include: "A Picture No Artist Can Paint," "You Gotta Be Modernistic," "I'm Telling the World About You," "Maybe Someday," and "Can I Help It."

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Directors
Millard Webb
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack MulhallJack MulhallPhilip Homer
Sue CarolSue CarolMarybelle Cobb
El BrendelEl BrendelKnute Olson
Marjorie WhiteMarjorie WhiteAlice
Richard KeeneRichard KeeneTommy
Paul PagePaul PageEdwards
Walter CatlettWalter CatlettMaster of Ceremonies
Ilka ChaseIlka ChaseComedienne

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