The Half-Naked Truth

The Half-Naked Truth

4.9IMDb Score
Released:1932-12-16
Duration:77 min
Director:Gregory La Cava
Actors:Lupe Vélez, Lee Tracy, Eugene Pallette, Frank Morgan, Shirley Chambers
Production:RKO Radio Pictures

Overview:

A carnival pitchman (Tracy) finagles his girlfriend, a fiery hoochie dancer (Vélez), into a major Broadway revue under the auspices of an impresario (Morgan).

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