The Broadway Hoofer (1929)
Broadway dancing star Adele Dorey who, overworked and exhausted, suddenly ups and leaves New York in favor of a country village. But when promoter Bobby Lewis (Egan) of the barnstorming Gay Girlies Burlesque Company arrives in town, he picks an incognito Adele among all the pretty village girls to star in his new show. On a lark, Adele introduces her maid Jane (Louise Fazenda) as her mother and accepts a contract. When Adele's identity is finally revealed, the slumming star apologizes for her deception by offering Bobby a Broadway job.
Director: George Archainbaud
Genre: Music
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: December 15, 1929
Cast
- Marie Saxon - Adele
- Jack Egan - Bobby
- Louise Fazenda - Jane
- Howard Hickman - Larry
- Ernest Hilliard - Morton
- Gertrude Short - Annabelle
- Eileen Percy - Dolly
- Charlotte Merriam - Mazie
- Fred MacKaye - Billy
- Billy Franey - Baggage Man
Screenplay
- Gladys Lehman (Story)
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
More Films by Director: George Archainbaud
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Broadway Hoofer about?
- Broadway dancing star Adele Dorey who, overworked and exhausted, suddenly ups and leaves New York in favor of a country village. But when promoter Bobby Lewis (Egan) of the barnstorming Gay Girlies Burlesque Company arrives in town, he picks an incognito Adele among all the pretty village girls to star in his new show. On a lark, Adele introduces her maid Jane (Louise Fazenda) as her mother and accepts a contract. When Adele's identity is finally revealed, the slumming star apologizes for her deception by offering Bobby a Broadway job.
- Who directed The Broadway Hoofer?
- The Broadway Hoofer was directed by George Archainbaud.
- Who stars in The Broadway Hoofer?
- The Broadway Hoofer stars Marie Saxon, Jack Egan, Louise Fazenda, Howard Hickman, Ernest Hilliard, Gertrude Short.
- How long is The Broadway Hoofer?
- The Broadway Hoofer has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is The Broadway Hoofer?
- The Broadway Hoofer is a Music film.
- Where was The Broadway Hoofer produced?
- The Broadway Hoofer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Broadway Hoofer?
- The themes of The Broadway Hoofer include: Musical Spectacle.