Make 'Em Laugh (The Funny Business of America)
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Released July 27, 1934
Featuring Ted Healy (Solo)
Featuring Ted Healy (Solo)
MGM
71.5 min. (Feature Film)
71.5 min. (Feature Film)
Sam Colt, a nationally famous journalist, is on assignment in 1927 Paris covering the arrival of Lindbergh's flight. Protege Pat Wells has been doing most of Colt's work, while Colt rides along on his name, past accomplishments, and World War I record. Sam joins the press corps on Lindbergh's trip back to the States, leaving Pat to romance Sam's jilted fiance Julie Bell. Sam is reported killed on assignment in China, and Pat and Julie move forward with their wedding plans. Until, Colt turns up alive.
Ted Healy costars as the owner and bartender of the reporters' "Americanized" hangout.
An adaptation of S. J. and Laura Perelman's play, ALL GOOD AMERICANS.
Avg. Rating: 
[5.50/10]
[5.50/10]
Madge Evans
Julie Bell
Robert Young
Pat Wells
Una Merkel
Cassie Bond
Otto Kruger
Sam Colt
Ted Healy
Jimmy
Louise Henry
Mary Louise Porter
George Meeker
Rex Fleming
Edward Brophy
Ham Farnsworth
Richard Tucker
Steve Stevens
Carlos DeValdez
Dr. Randa
Bert Roach
Noble
James Donlan
Jonesy
Robert Livingston
Reporter
Don Roberts
Reporter
Charles Warren
Reporter
Edward Norris
Reporter
Edward Hearn
Reporter
Billy West
Herald stenographer
Gene Perry
Doctor
Pauline High
Nurse
Constant Franke
Intern
Maurice Brierre
Intern
Maude Truax
Duchess
Rolfe Sedan
Train station waiter
Fred Cavens
Airport mechanic
Madalynne Field
Fat girl
Gus Leonard
Beggar violinist
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Lucien Hubbard
Producer
S. J. Perelman
Original Play
Laura Perelman
Original Play
Wells Root
Screenplay
Milton R. Krasner
Photography
Conrad A. Nervig
Film Editor
Cedric Gibbons
Art Director
Merrill Pye
Associate Art Director
Edwin B. Willis
Associate Art Director
Douglas Shearer
Recording Director
Paul Marquardt
Orchestrator
William Axt
Original Music
Adrian
Fashion Show Conceived & Executed
Lesley Selander
Assistant Director
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