Frances Langford
Joan Terry
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Synopsis
Joan arrives in New York determined to reach Broadway, but an expensive hotel soon exhausts her resources. A cheaper boarding house introduces her to other performers still waiting for success. Their shared ambitions create a new stage for her singing and for the friendships behind a career.
Cast
DirectorsWallace Fox
Historical context
PRC's musical was conceived as an answer to Columbia's Cover Girl. The comparison places it within the practice of smaller studios offering economical variations on popular Hollywood attractions.
Sources and availability
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Frances Langford — NBC Radio · Public domain
- Edward Norris — 20th Century Fox (photo by Gene Kornman) · Public domain
- Iris Adrian — Unknown author · Public domain
- Craig Woods — Film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation) · Public domain
