In this short subject, performer Cliff Edwards introduces musical numbers and archival footage of various Hollywood stars, connecting them loosely with a "tribute" to theme songs -- none of which actually are theme songs. Clarence Muse performs a song of his own composition, and a mariachi band plays a musical tribute to Lupe Velez.
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Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’re a total sucker for old Hollywood ephemera or you’ve got ten minutes to kill and want to see what 1930s 'behind the scenes' content looked like before it was polished to death. If you need a plot or, you know, actual movie magic, you’re going to be bored to tears. It’s a b...
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’re a total sucker for old Hollywood ephemera or you’ve got ten minutes to kill and want to see what 1930s 'behind the scenes' content looked like before it was polished to death. If you need a plot or, you know, actual movie magic, you’re going to be bored to tears. It’s a bit like watching a home movie that belongs to someone you don’t know. Cliff Edwards is your host here, and he’s doing a lot of heavy lifting to keep this thing moving. He’s trying..."
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