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Beautiful Dreamer

1935-12-12 · 30 min · Not rated

History · Music

The life of Stephen Foster, composer who was the influence for the early Minstrel shows.

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Directors
Joseph Santley
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Douglass MontgomeryDouglass MontgomeryStephen Foster
Evelyn VenableEvelyn Venable
Adrienne AmesAdrienne Ames
Cora Sue CollinsCora Sue Collins
William FrawleyWilliam Frawley
Joseph CawthornJoseph Cawthorn
Clarence MuseClarence Muse

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