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The Vagabond Lover

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Small-town bandleader Rudy Bronson (Rudy Vallee) attempts to make a big impression on a music promoter. When the man instead rebuffs Rudy's clumsy attempts to meet with and audition for him, Rudy and his bandmates attempt to break into the promoter's Long Island, N.Y., home. The burglary attracts the attention of wealthy neighbor Mrs. Whitehall (Marie Dressler) and her pretty niece Jean (Sally Blane), ultimately leading to Rudy's big break when he pretends to be the promoter.

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georgan g 12/30/2021 Fun to see heart-throb Rudy Vallee in his 1st picture show. Marie Dressler is hilarious, as usual. Nice music, too. See more 06/28/2013 ok debut for rudy valee See more 06/28/2013 Creaky antique with most everyone playing to the balconies. See more Read all reviews
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Marshall Neilan

Director

Rudy Vallee

Rudy Bronson

Sally Blane

Jean Whitehall

Marie Dressler

Ethel Bertha Whitehall
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Synopsis Small-town bandleader Rudy Bronson (Rudy Vallee) attempts to make a big impression on a music promoter. When the man instead rebuffs Rudy's clumsy attempts to meet with and audition for him, Rudy and his bandmates attempt to break into the promoter's Long Island, N.Y., home. The burglary attracts the attention of wealthy neighbor Mrs. Whitehall (Marie Dressler) and her pretty niece Jean (Sally Blane), ultimately leading to Rudy's big break when he pretends to be the promoter.
Director
Marshall Neilan
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 13, 2008
Runtime
1h 9m