Annabel Takes a Tour

Genres

Comedy

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Annabel Allison, star of Wonder Pictures, is irked at her poor publicity, especially when a rival gets engaged to a Marquis; so she makes studio head Webb re-hire disgraced publicity agent Morgan for her personal appearance tour. The trip proceeds with a flurry of Morgan's crazy, slapstick publicity stunts. Then Annabel has her chance to "bag" a real Viscount.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

67 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

10 November 1938

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jack Oakie

Lanny Morgan

Lucille Ball

Annabel Allison

Ruth Donnelly

Josephine

Bradley Page

Howard Webb, Chief of Wonder Pictures

Ralph Forbes

Viscount Ronald River-Clyde

Frances Mercer

Natalie Preston

Donald MacBride

Thompson, RR Conductor

Alice White

Marcella, Hotel Manicurist

Chester Clute

Pitcarin, Rodney-Marlborough Hotel Manager

Jean Rouverol

Laura Hampton

Clare Verdera

Viscountess River-Clyde

Edward Gargan

Longshoreman at dance

Pepito Pérez

Poochy the Accordion Player (as Pepito)

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