Tall, Tan, and Terrific | |
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Directed by | Bud Pollard |
Written by | John E. Gordon (writer) |
Produced by |
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Starring | Mantan Moreland |
Cinematography | Jack Etra |
Edited by | |
Music by | Gene Roland |
Release date | 1946 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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