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Hard to Hold (1937)
Paid to Dance (original title)

55 min  -  Drama  -   11 December 1937 (USA)
5.7
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Government undercover agents William Dennis and Joan Barclay are working to solve the disappearances... See full summary »

Writers:

Robert E. Kent, Leslie T. White (story)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Don Terry Don Terry ...
William Dennis
Julie Bishop Julie Bishop ...
Joan Bradley (as Jacqueline Wells)
Rita Hayworth ...
Betty Morgan
Arthur Loft Arthur Loft ...
Jack Miranada
Paul Fix ...
Nifty
Paul Stanton Paul Stanton ...
Charles Kennedy
Louise Stanley Louise Stanley ...
Phyllis Parker
Ralph Byrd Ralph Byrd ...
Nickels Brown
Beatrice Curtis Beatrice Curtis ...
Frances Mitchell
Bess Flowers Bess Flowers ...
Suzy
Beatrice Blinn Beatrice Blinn ...
Lois
Jane Hamilton Jane Hamilton ...
Evelyn
Dick Curtis Dick Curtis ...
Mike Givens
Al Herman Al Herman ...
Joe Krause
Thurston Hall Thurston Hall ...
Governor
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Storyline

Government undercover agents William Dennis and Joan Barclay are working to solve the disappearances of girls working as "taxi-dancers" from dance halls operated by Jack Miranda and his henchman Nifty. Dennis sets himself up as a theatrical booking agent, and shows his power by the opening and closing of Miranda's Paradise Club at will. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Dance Hall | Beautiful Woman | Con Artist

Taglines:

The Mystery Of Those 253 Missing 'Taxi' Girls Must Be Solved!

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A mezzanotte... See more »

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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