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.
Babes in Arms
The big musical fun show!
Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.
Top Billed Cast
Mickey Rooney Mickey Moran
Judy Garland Patsy Barton
Charles Winninger Joe Moran
Guy Kibbee Judge Black
June Preisser Rosalie Essex
Margaret Hamilton Martha Steele
Grace Hayes Florrie Moran
Betty Jaynes Molly Moran
Douglas McPhail Don Brice
Rand Brooks Jeff Steele
Leni Lynn Dody Martini
Johnny Sheffield Bobs (as John Sheffield)
Henry Hull Madox
Barnett Parker William
Ann Shoemaker Mrs. Barton
Joseph Crehan Mr. Essex
George McKay Brice
Henry Roquemore Shaw
Lelah Tyler Mrs. Brice
Charles D. Brown Larry Randall (uncredited)
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