I Love a Bandleader | |
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Directed by | Del Lord |
Written by | |
Produced by | Michael Kraike |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Franz Planer |
Edited by | James Sweeney |
Music by | Mischa Bakaleinikoff |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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