25 Aug 1939
The Star Maker
This is a film about the life of Gus Edwards, a well known vaudeville composer, entertainer, and producer.
The Beau Brummels
Vaudeville team Shaw & Lee sing songs and tell jokes in hilarious deadpan.
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Al Shaw Shaw
Sam Lee Lee
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