A woman becomes a successful singer, but can't do as well in love..
Okay, so Broadway Hostess. It’s one of those pre-code-ish 1935 musical dramas, right? If you’re a fan of old Hollywood, especially the ones where folks just burst into song mid-scene, you might find something here. For anyone expecting big surprises or a deep dive into character, you’ll likely find it a bit… thin. The ...
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"Okay, so Broadway Hostess. It’s one of those pre-code-ish 1935 musical dramas, right? If you’re a fan of old Hollywood, especially the ones where folks just burst into song mid-scene, you might find something here. For anyone expecting big surprises or a deep dive into character, you’ll likely find it a bit… thin. The story is pretty simple: our gal, Winnie Spangler (that’s Wini Shaw, mostly), wants to make it big. And she does! She becomes a singer, a real hit. But, of course, the love life par..."
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