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The Half Naked Truth (1932)

Passed  -  Comedy | Romance  -  16 December 1932 (USA)
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A barker at a down-at-the-heels carnival becomes a powerhouse New York publicity man as he transforms a sideshow dancer into a Broadway sensation.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
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Teresita
Lee Tracy ...
Bates
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Achilles
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Farrell
Shirley Chambers ...
Gladys
Franklin Pangborn ...
Hotel Clerk
Robert McKenzie ...
Colonel
Mary Mason ...
Farrell's Secretary
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A barker at a down-at-the-heels carnival becomes a powerhouse New York publicity man as he transforms a sideshow dancer into a Broadway sensation. Written by David S. Smith

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Appleville Stood Agast! (original poster) See more »

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Comedy | Romance

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16 December 1932 (USA)  »

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Phantom Fame  »

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(RCA Photophone System)

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1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Because of Lee Tracy's absences and late arrivals on the set, RKO withheld $3500 from his salary and sued him for $10,000 which they alleged his actions cost them. It was settled out of court with RKO paying half his salary and, if he behaved himself, the other half would be paid as a bonus after he completed his next RKO picture, which turned out to be Wanted: Jane Turner. Tracy requested and was paid the bonus after that film was completed. See more »

Goofs

Shirley Chambers' onscreen character name is "Gladys," but she says her name is "Ella Beebee." She is never called Gladys. See more »

Quotes

James 'Jimmy' Bates: You want to go on the stage, doncha?
Gladys, aka Ella Beebee and Eve: I don't know whether I do or not.
James 'Jimmy' Bates: Has your name ever been on a marquee?
Gladys, aka Ella Beebee and Eve: What's a marquee?
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"Snake Charmer"
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Traditional
Danced by Lupe Velez
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Publicist/barker promotes carny dancer to heights of broadway.
9 March 2000 | by (Evanston ,Illinois) – See all my reviews

Fast moving and very funny comedy loosely based on famous press agent Harry Reichenbach. A film to watch whenever your spirits need uplifting. Lee Tracy is always fun and is one of those rare performers who can lift any material out of the mundane. Here he has material and supporting cast worthy of his talents. A delightfull period piece which shows very little if any tendency to date. See it if you can and enjoy!


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