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Glorifying the American Girl (1929)

Movie ★ 5.6 95 min

A young woman, who wants to be in the Follies, is making ends meet by working at a department store's sheet music department, where she sings the latest hits. She is accompanied on piano by her childhood boyfriend, who is in love with her, despite her single-minded interest in her career. When a vaudeville performer asks her to join him as his new partner, she sees it as an opportunity to make her dream come true. Upon arriving in New York City, our heroine finds out that her new partner is only interested in sleeping with her and makes this a condition of making her a star. Soon, however, she is discovered by a representative of Ziegfeld.

Millard Webb Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 7, 1929
Runtime
95 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0019933
Language

Cast

The Broadway Melody 1929 ★ 5.1
Entergalactic 2022 ★ 7.7
42nd Street 1933 ★ 6.9
Love Happy 1949 ★ 5.8
Ziegfeld Follies 1945 ★ 6.0
You'll Never Get Rich 1941 ★ 6.5
The Big Store 1941 ★ 6.2
The Girl Can't Help It 1956 ★ 6.3
Singin' in the Rain 1952 ★ 8.1
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961 ★ 7.6
Fleabag 2016 ★ 8.3
Pocketful of Miracles 1961 ★ 7.3

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Frequently asked questions

What is Glorifying the American Girl about?
A young woman, who wants to be in the Follies, is making ends meet by working at a department store's sheet music department, where she sings the latest hits. She is accompanied on piano by her childhood boyfriend, who is in love with her, despite her single-minded interest in her career. When a vaudeville performer asks her to join him as his new partner, she sees it as an opportunity to make her dream come true. Upon arriving in New York City, our heroine finds out that her new partner is only interested in sleeping with her and makes this a condition of making her a star. Soon, however, she is discovered by a representative of Ziegfeld.
Who directed Glorifying the American Girl?
Glorifying the American Girl was directed by Millard Webb.
Who stars in Glorifying the American Girl?
Glorifying the American Girl stars Mary Eaton, Eddie Cantor, Helen Morgan, Rudy Vallee.
When was Glorifying the American Girl released?
Glorifying the American Girl is a 1929 music, comedy film.
Where can I watch Glorifying the American Girl?
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