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The Matinee Idol

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Theater icon Don Wilson (Johnny Walker) is so tired of being adored by his fellow New Yorkers that he decides to pack his bags for a relaxing stay in the country. When Don learns that local belle Ginger Bolivar (Bessie Love) is part of a rural company of actors, he decides to join the troupe to woo her. The ensemble then puts on an earnest but very unprofessional drama, and Don's manager plays it on Broadway for laughs. The naive Ginger is devastated, and Don must think of a way to win her back.

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Richard W What fun story and movie! Johnnie Walker and Bessie Love are magic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Un film adorable, sorti dans la fin des annees 20, au moment ou Hollywood deversait deja des flots de films produits de cette maniere, mais rarement aussi bons. Un regal petri de charme, de fantaisie, de coeur ! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Frank Capra

Director

Bessie Love

Ginger Bolivar

Johnny Walker

Don Wilson aka Harry Mann

Ernest Hilliard

Arnold Wingate

Lionel Belmore

Jasper Bolivar

David Mir

Eric Barrymaine
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Synopsis Theater icon Don Wilson (Johnny Walker) is so tired of being adored by his fellow New Yorkers that he decides to pack his bags for a relaxing stay in the country. When Don learns that local belle Ginger Bolivar (Bessie Love) is part of a rural company of actors, he decides to join the troupe to woo her. The ensemble then puts on an earnest but very unprofessional drama, and Don's manager plays it on Broadway for laughs. The naive Ginger is devastated, and Don must think of a way to win her back.
Director
Frank Capra
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 9, 2016
Runtime
1h 6m
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