Sweethearts on Parade (1953 film)

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Sweethearts on Parade
Sweethearts on Parade poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Allan Dwan
Screenplay by Houston Branch
Produced byAllan Dwan
Starring Ray Middleton
Lucille Norman
Eileen Christy
Bill Shirley
Estelita Rodriguez
Clinton Sundberg
CinematographyReggie Lanning
Edited by Fred Allen
Production
company
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • July 15, 1953 (1953-07-15)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sweethearts on Parade is a 1953 American drama film directed by Allan Dwan, written by Houston Branch, and starring Ray Middleton, Lucille Norman, Eileen Christy, Bill Shirley, Estelita Rodriguez and Clinton Sundberg. It was released on July 15, 1953, by Republic Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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References

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  2. Hal Erickson (2015). "Sweethearts-on-Parade - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2015-12-09. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
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