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Letter of Introduction (1938)

APPROVED 104 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   5 August 1938 (USA)
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An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up... See full summary »

Director:

John M. Stahl

Writers:

Bernice Boone (story), Sheridan Gibney, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Adolphe Menjou, Andrea Leeds and George Murphy
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Letter of Introduction -- An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up...
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adolphe Menjou ...
John Mannering
Andrea Leeds Andrea Leeds ...
Katherine 'Kay' Martin
George Murphy ...
Barry Paige
Edgar Bergen Edgar Bergen ...
Himself
Charlie McCarthy Charlie McCarthy ...
Charlie McCarthy - dummy
Mortimer Snerd Mortimer Snerd ...
Mortimer Snerd - dummy
Rita Johnson Rita Johnson ...
Honey
Ann Sheridan ...
Lydia Hoyt
Ernest Cossart Ernest Cossart ...
Andrews, the Butler
Frank Jenks Frank Jenks ...
Joe, theatre prompter
Eve Arden ...
Cora Phelps
Jonathan Hale Jonathan Hale ...
Lou Woodstock
Constance Moore Constance Moore ...
Autograph Seeker
Frances Robinson Frances Robinson ...
Hatcheck Girl
Eleanor Hansen Eleanor Hansen ...
Stagestruck Girl
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Storyline

An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up. It seems that she is an actress and is also trying to make it on Broadway. He tries to re-establish his relationship with her while also trying to hide the fact that she is his daughter from the press. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Actor | Beautiful Woman | Puppet

Taglines:

Truly Great Entertainment - Great in theme...great in cast...and the great scalawag Charlie McCarthy

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ajánlólevél See more »

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

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Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Edgar Bergen: I don't think that's very funny.
Charlie McCarthy: You don't?
Edgar Bergen: No.
Charlie McCarthy: Well then, why did you make me say it?
Edgar Bergen: Oh, I see.
Charlie McCarthy: [Aside] That kills him, yes.
[to Bergen]
Charlie McCarthy: Uh, you're not so clever either, Mr. Bergen.
Edgar Bergen: Oh, I'm not?
Charlie McCarthy: No, I can see your lips move.
[...]
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