Show Folks (1928)
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Eddie Kehoe is a young vaudeville hoofer who thinks his inability to hit the big time is the fault of stage managers, agents, musicians...everybody but himself. Eddie likes to tell others how good he is, but seldom shows them. Kitty Mayo, an old-time burlesque queen, who is with the McNary Vaudeville Company, advises Eddie to get himself a partner, as his solo abilities can only be stretched so far. He decides to follow her advice and, while in a theatrical supply shop, he sees Rita Carey rehearsing her dancing act that includes a trained duck. Eddie tells Rita he is a good friend of McNary's, and, with him as her partner, her future in show business will be secured. She agrees to join him and Eddie promptly names the act "Eddie Kehoe and Partner". Despite his conceit, Rita likes Eddie, as do others in the troupe, including Cleo a little gold-digger.
Cast
- Eddie Quillan - Eddie Kehoe
- Lina Basquette - Rita Carey
- Carole Lombard - Cleo (as Carol Lombard)
- Robert Armstrong - Owens - Promoter
- Crauford Kent - McNary the Vaudeville Producer
- Bessie Barriscale - Kitty Mayo
- Richard Tucker - Vaudeville Performer
- Maurice Black - Vaudeville Performer
- Joan Bennett - Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Screenplay
- John W. Krafft
- John W. Krafft (Novel)
- John W. Krafft (Adaptation)
Keywords
vaudeville
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Show Folks about?
- Eddie Kehoe is a young vaudeville hoofer who thinks his inability to hit the big time is the fault of stage managers, agents, musicians...everybody but himself. Eddie likes to tell others how good he is, but seldom shows them. Kitty Mayo, an old-time burlesque queen, who is with the McNary Vaudeville Company, advises Eddie to get himself a partner, as his solo abilities can only be stretched so far. He decides to follow her advice and, while in a theatrical supply shop, he sees Rita Carey rehearsing her dancing act that includes a trained duck. Eddie tells Rita he is a good friend of McNary's, and, with him as her partner, her future in show business will be secured. She agrees to join him and Eddie promptly names the act "Eddie Kehoe and Partner". Despite his conceit, Rita likes Eddie, as do others in the troupe, including Cleo a little gold-digger.
- Who directed Show Folks?
- Show Folks was directed by Paul L. Stein.
- Who stars in Show Folks?
- Show Folks stars Eddie Quillan, Lina Basquette, Carole Lombard, Robert Armstrong, Crauford Kent, Bessie Barriscale.
- How long is Show Folks?
- Show Folks has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Show Folks?
- Show Folks is a Romance, Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- Where was Show Folks produced?
- Show Folks was produced in United States of America.