Cigarette girl Ruth Eaton is an aspiring singer who hopes her cocksure theatrical agent Dave can get her an audition with an impresario who can give her a break.Cigarette girl Ruth Eaton is an aspiring singer who hopes her cocksure theatrical agent Dave can get her an audition with an impresario who can give her a break.Cigarette girl Ruth Eaton is an aspiring singer who hopes her cocksure theatrical agent Dave can get her an audition with an impresario who can give her a break.
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- Judy Canova
- (as Judy)
- Andy Canova
- (as Andy)
- Zeke Canova
- (as Zeke)
- Anne Canova
- (uncredited)
- Undetermined Role
- (uncredited)
- Tony the Barber
- (uncredited)
- Undetermined Role
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFilm debut of Judy Canova.
- Quotes
Majestic Showgirl #1: Say, kid - guess who's out there? Martinetti!
Majestic Showgirl #2: Who's Martinetti?
Majestic Showgirl #1: Why, the big impresario!
Majestic Showgirl #2: What's an impresario?
Majestic Showgirl #1: You know - he takes people from nowhere, and makes them!
Majestic Showgirl #2: Not me, dearie. I was out with one of those guys last night.
Majestic Showgirl #1: Oh, no, honey - he makes a star out of you.
Majestic Showgirl #2: That's what this guy said he'd do!
The story begins with Ruth working as a singing cigarette girl in a nightclub. She hopes to be discovered and her agent swears that some big talent scout will come see her act. But to speed up the process, she and her agent plan on auditioning for the guy...whether he likes it or not!
Every time Etting was on the screen, I enjoyed it. She had a lovely voice and my assumption is that she didn't become a screen star because she was a bit old here--nearly 40. It's a shame, but 38 was considered old for leading ladies back in the day...and perhaps things haven't changed that much.
On the other hand, I have no idea why they put the Canova family in this short. Their style is the complete opposite of Etting's. Ruth was classy and smooth...and Judy was anything but either! Unless you've heard her sing, you probably think I am exaggerating but I think she's about the most annoying singer of the 1930s and 40s....and a terrible complement to Etting.
Overall, worth seeing...just do the dishes or take a bathroom break when the Canovas come on screen. They are THAT bad....but the rest is quite lovely.
- planktonrules
- Jan 25, 2020
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- Broadway Brevities (1933-1934 season) #29: The Song of Fame
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- Runtime19 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1