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Bumping Into Broadway
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Bumping Into Broadway

1919-11-02 · 25 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy

A young playwright spends his last cent to pay the past-due rent for the pretty dancer who's his boarding house next-door neighbor. Soon after, he winds up at a gambling club, where he wins big - just before a police raid.

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Directors
Hal Roach
Production companies
Rolin Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 113,426

Top Cast

Harold LloydHarold LloydThe Boy
Bebe DanielsBebe DanielsThe Girl
Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardThe Musical Comedy's Director
Helen GilmoreHelen Gilmore'Bearcat' the Landlady
Noah YoungNoah YoungThe Bearcat's Bouncer
Fred C. NewmeyerFred C. Newmeyer
Charles StevensonCharles Stevenson
Sammy BrooksSammy Brooks
Gus LeonardGus LeonardDesperate Spinster / Bouncer at Stage Door (uncredited)

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