The Matinee Idol (1928)

Dir: Frank Capra Comedy / Romance stars 3

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The Matinee Idol is an American comedy romance film first released in 1928, directed by Frank Capra. The film stars Bessie Love, Johnnie Walker, Ernest Hilliard and Lionel Belmore. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Frank Capra
Script: Robert Lord, Ernest Pagano, Elmer Harris, Peter Milne
Photo: Philip Tannura
Music: Robert Israel
Cast: Bessie Love (Ginger Bolivar), Johnnie Walker (Don Wilson, Harry Mann), Ernest Hilliard (Arnold Wingate), Lionel Belmore (Jasper Bolivar), David Mir (Eric Barrymaine), Sidney Bracey, Sidney D’Albrook (J. Madison Wilberforce), Mary Gordon (Woman in audience)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min; B&W; silent

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