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The Courtship of the Newt

The Courtship of the Newt

Genres

Comedy

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Robert Benchley revamps his pre-code classic "Sex Life of the Polyp" for a new generation.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

22 July 1938

Country

United States of America

Cast

Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley

Zoology Lecturer

Jacques Lory

Jacques Lory

Dr. Rasmussen

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