Varieties on Parade

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Overview

Following a live orchestra opening, emcee Eddie Garr greets the audience and tells them about his trip to Los Angeles, where out-of-work actors are always 'acting' while in their service-industry jobs. What follows is a cavalcade of wild and wacky performances.

Cast: Tom Neal, Lyle Talbot, Jackie Coogan, Eddie Garr, Eddie Dean, more

Director: Ron Ormond

Genres: Comedy

Cast

Tom Neal

Himself

Lyle Talbot

Himself

Jackie Coogan

Himself

Eddie Garr

Himself/Master of Ceremonies

Eddie Dean

Iris Adrian

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Jimmy Mulcay

Himself/Harmonica Player

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Mildred Mulcay

Herself/Harmonica Player

Milicent Patrick

Ticket Girl (uncredited)

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