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The Matinee Idol
The Matinee Idol
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28 Ratings

THE MATINEE IDOL

Directed by Frank Capra
United States, 1928
Comedy, Romance

Synopsis

A Broadway matinee idol famous for his black-face portrayals anonymously joins an amateur acting troupe and falls in love with the leading lady.

Synopsis

A Broadway matinee idol famous for his black-face portrayals anonymously joins an amateur acting troupe and falls in love with the leading lady.