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One for the Book
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One for the Book

1940-02-03 · 18 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Fantasy · Music

In this entertaining short, famous literary figures step out of the pages of books after dark.

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Directors
Roy Mack
Production companies
The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Betty HuttonBetty HuttonCinderella
Hal ShermanJoe Miller
Miriam GrahameBook Character

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