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Broadway Thru a Keyhole (1933)

NR · 1933-11-02 · 1h 30m · EN
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On they come with song and dance! Heedless of the drama that stalks their every move!

Racketeer Frank Rocci is smitten with Joan Whelan, a dancer at Texas Guinan's famous Broadway night spot. He uses his influence to help her get a starring role in the show, hoping that it will also get Joan to fall in love with him. After scoring a hit, Joan accepts Frank's marriage proposal, more out of gratitude than love. The situation gets even stickier when she falls for a handsome band leader during a trip to Florida. Can she tell Frank she's in love with someone else?

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C. Graham BakerWriterLowell ShermanDirectorGene TowneWriter

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Constance CummingsConstance CummingsJoan WhelanRuss ColumboRuss ColumboClark BrianPaul KellyPaul KellyFrank RocciBlossom SeeleyBlossom SeeleySybil SmithGregory RatoffGregory RatoffMax MafoofskiTexas GuinanTexas GuinanTex KaleyHugh O'ConnellHugh O'ConnellChuck HaskinsHobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughPeanuts DinwiddieAbe LymanAbe LymanOrchestra leaderFrances WilliamsFrances WilliamsFrances WilliamsEddie Foy Jr.Eddie Foy Jr.Joan's partnerGeorge MannGeorge MannGeorge Mann -Columnist

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GangsterMusicalPre-code

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What is Broadway Thru a Keyhole about?

Racketeer Frank Rocci is smitten with Joan Whelan, a dancer at Texas Guinan's famous Broadway night spot. He uses his influence to help her get a starring role in the show, hoping that it will also get Joan to fall in love with him. After scoring a hit, Joan accepts Frank's marriage proposal, more out of gratitude than love. The situation gets even stickier when she falls for a handsome band leader during a trip to Florida. Can she tell Frank she's in love with someone else?

How long is Broadway Thru a Keyhole?

Broadway Thru a Keyhole has a runtime of 90 minutes.