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The Chorus Kid

The Chorus Kid

She danced through life from the footlights to high society and love!

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ComedyDrama

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Having been in show biz since infancy, Broadway chorus girl Beatrice regrets her lack of formal education, so when she unexpectedly falls heir to a huge sum of money, Beatrice decides to make up for lost time.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

62 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

09 April 1928

Country

United States of America

Cast

Virginia Brown Faire

Virginia Brown Faire

Beatrice Brown

Bryant Washburn

Bryant Washburn

John Powell

Thelma Hill

Thelma Hill

Peggy Powell

Hedda Hopper

Hedda Hopper

Mrs. Garrett

Tom O'Brien

Tom O'Brien

Bill Whipple

Sheldon Lewis

Sheldon Lewis

Jacob Feldman

John Batten

John Batten

Jimmy Garrett

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