Twentieth Century
The Star of Stars in the Hit of Hits!
A screwball comedy about theatrical egos and romantic sparring, where a domineering producer meets his match in his protégée-turned-star.
A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.
Essence
Ensemble
John Barrymore
Oscar Jaffe
Carole Lombard
Lily Garland, formerly Mildred Plotka
Walter Connolly
Oliver Webb
Roscoe Karns
Owen O'Malley
Ralph Forbes
George Smith
Charles Lane
Max Jacobs
Etienne Girardot
Matthew J. Clark
Dale Fuller
Sadie
Edgar Kennedy
Oscar McGonigle
Billie Seward
Anita
Herman Bing
Beard #1 (uncredited)
James Burke
Sheriff (uncredited)
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