18 Dec 1982
The King of Comedy
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
Show People
Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.
Top Billed Cast
Marion Davies Peggy Pepper
William Haines Billy Boone
Dell Henderson Colonel Pepper
Paul Ralli Andre Telfair
Tenen Holtz Casting Director
Harry Gribbon Comedy Director
Sidney Bracey Dramatic Director
Polly Moran The Maid
Albert Conti Producer
John Gilbert Self (uncredited)
Charlie Chaplin Self (uncredited)
Renée Adorée Self (uncredited)
Lew Cody Self (uncredited)
Rod La Rocque Self (uncredited)
George K. Arthur Self (uncredited)
Mae Murray Self (uncredited)
Karl Dane Self (uncredited)
Douglas Fairbanks Self (uncredited)
William S. Hart Self (uncredited)
Louella Parsons Self (uncredited)
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