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The Romance of a Shopgirl's Millions - Mannequin
Movie Details

Title: Mannequin

Release Date: 21 Jan 1938

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview: Jessie, a young working class woman, seeks to improve her life by marrying her boyfriend, only to find out that he is no better than what she left behind.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.952 (21 votes)

Cast

  • Jessie Cassidy: Joan Crawford
  • John Hennessey: Spencer Tracy
  • Eddie Miller: Alan Curtis
  • Briggs: Ralph Morgan
  • Beryl Lee (as Mary Phillips): Mary Philips
  • 'Pa' Cassidy: Oscar O'Shea
  • Mrs. Cassidy (as Elizabeth Risdon): Elisabeth Risdon
  • Clifford Cassidy: Leo Gorcey
  • Turnkey (Uncredited): Wade Boteler
  • 'Swing' Magoo (Uncredited): George Chandler
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