

The Hard-Boiled Canary
1941-06-08 · 80 min · ★ 9.0
A young girl fresh out of reform school who is singing in a burlesque show is offered a scholarship to a famous music camp by the camp's owner. She must overcome the suspicions of the other students in order to prove herself.
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- Directors
- Andrew L. Stone
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Allan JonesMichael Maddy
Susanna FosterToodles LaVerne
Margaret LindsaySylvia Worth
Lynne OvermanGeorge Thomas
Grace BradleyMadie Duvalie
William Collier Sr.Dr. Joseph E. Maddy
Diana LynnDolly LoehrTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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