About this movie
The famous matinee idol and blackface comedian, Don Wilson, heads out of town to escape adulation. There, calling himself Harry Mann, he accidentally joins a traveling acting troupe, and falls in love with Ginger Bolivar, who runs the troupe and stars in their Civil War melodrama. Don's producer sees the play, and thinks it's a comic masterpiece, and just what Don's Broadway show needs. But when Ginger finds out she's been played for a fool, will she forgive Don? Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. in 1997.
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Year
1928
Runtime
56m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
19
Genre
Romance, Comedy
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Language
EN
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Questions about The Matinee Idol
How long is The Matinee Idol?
The Matinee Idol has a runtime of 56m ( and 56 minutes).
Who directed The Matinee Idol?
The Matinee Idol was directed by Frank Capra and released in 1928.
What genre is The Matinee Idol?
The Matinee Idol is a Romance, Comedy film (1928).
Who stars in The Matinee Idol?
The cast of The Matinee Idol includes Bessie Love, Johnnie Walker, Ernest Hilliard, Lionel Belmore, David Mir.
What is the TMDB rating for The Matinee Idol?
The Matinee Idol has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 19 votes.
