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The Matinee Idol

A charismatic Broadway star, known for his controversial performances in blackface, escapes his past by adopting a new persona and joining a community theater group, only to find himself smitten with the troupe's leading lady.

Don Wilson, a famous comedian, flees his adoring fans by taking on a new identity, Harry Mann. He accidentally joins a traveling acting troupe and falls for the troupe's leader, Ginger Bolivar, who stars in their Civil War drama.

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Info about The Matinee Idol

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Mar 14, 1928

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Romance

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