21 Feb 1986
The Undressing
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A Lion Is in the Streets
THE ROARING STORY OF A GIVE-AND-TAKE GUY! He took plenty from the chiselers...the crooks...and the tin-horns...and gave 'em nothing in return!
A charismatic peddler from the Bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
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James Cagney Hank Martin
Barbara Hale Verity Wade
Anne Francis Flamingo McManamee
Warner Anderson Jules Bolduc
John McIntire Jeb Brown
Jeanne Cagney Jennie Brown
Lon Chaney Jr. Spurge McManamee
Frank McHugh Frank Rector
Larry Keating Robert L. Castleberry IV
Onslow Stevens Guy Polli
James Millican Samuel T. Beach
Mickey Simpson Tim Beck, Blacksmith
Sara Haden Lula May McManamee
Ellen Corby Singing Woman
Lee Aaker Johnny Briscoe
Guy Way Court Bailiff
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