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The Broadway Hoofer (1929)

1929-12-15 · 1h 3m · EN
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Broadway dancing star Adele Dorey who, overworked and exhausted, suddenly ups and leaves New York in favor of a country village. But when promoter Bobby Lewis (Egan) of the barnstorming Gay Girlies Burlesque Company arrives in town, he picks an incognito Adele among all the pretty village girls to star in his new show. On a lark, Adele introduces her maid Jane (Louise Fazenda) as her mother and accepts a contract. When Adele's identity is finally revealed, the slumming star apologizes for her deception by offering Bobby a Broadway job.

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George ArchainbaudDirector

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Marie SaxonMarie SaxonAdeleJack EganJack EganBobbyLouise FazendaLouise FazendaJaneHoward HickmanHoward HickmanLarryErnest HilliardErnest HilliardMortonGertrude ShortGertrude ShortAnnabelleEileen PercyEileen PercyDollyCharlotte MerriamCharlotte MerriamMazieFred MacKayeFred MacKayeBillyBilly FraneyBilly FraneyBaggage Man

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What is The Broadway Hoofer about?

Broadway dancing star Adele Dorey who, overworked and exhausted, suddenly ups and leaves New York in favor of a country village. But when promoter Bobby Lewis (Egan) of the barnstorming Gay Girlies Burlesque Company arrives in town, he picks an incognito Adele among all the pretty village girls to star in his new show. On a lark, Adele introduces her maid Jane (Louise Fazenda) as her mother and accepts a contract. When Adele's identity is finally revealed, the slumming star apologizes for her deception by offering Bobby a Broadway job.

How long is The Broadway Hoofer?

The Broadway Hoofer has a runtime of 63 minutes.