Whispering Whoopee | |
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Directed by | James W. Horne |
Written by | H.M. Walker (dialogue) |
Produced by | Hal Roach |
Cinematography | Len Powers |
Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
Music by | Leroy Shield [1] (uncredited) |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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