Show Folks
“Back Stage Life!”
Synopsis
Eddie Kehoe is a young vaudeville hoofer who thinks his inability to hit the big time is the fault of stage managers, agents, musicians...everybody but himself. Eddie likes to tell others how good he is, but seldom shows them. Kitty Mayo, an old-time burlesque queen, who is with the McNary Vaudeville Company, advises Eddie to get himself a partner, as his solo abilities can only be stretched so far. He decides to follow her advice and, while in a theatrical supply shop, he sees Rita Carey rehearsing her dancing act that includes a trained duck. Eddie tells Rita he is a good friend of McNary's, and, with him as her partner, her future in show business will be secured. She agrees to join him and Eddie promptly names the act "Eddie Kehoe and Partner". Despite his conceit, Rita likes Eddie, as do others in the troupe, including Cleo a little gold-digger.
Top Cast
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Eddie Quillan
Eddie Kehoe
Lina Basquette
Rita Carey
Carole Lombard
Cleo (as Carol Lombard)
Robert Armstrong
Owens - Promoter
Crauford Kent
McNary the Vaudeville Producer
Bessie Barriscale
Kitty Mayo
Richard Tucker
Vaudeville Performer
Maurice Black
Vaudeville Performer
Joan Bennett
Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul L. Stein
- Screenplay & Story
- John W. Krafft
- Original Title
- Show Folks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul L. Stein
John W. Krafft
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
Paul L. Stein
Director
John W. Krafft
Writer
David Abel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Show Folks
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What is Show Folks about?
Eddie Kehoe is a young vaudeville hoofer who thinks his inability to hit the big time is the fault of stage managers, agents, musicians...everybody but himself. Eddie likes to tell others how good he is, but seldom shows them. Kitty Mayo, an old-time burlesque queen, who is with the McNary Vaudeville Company, advises Eddie to get himself a partner, as his solo abilities can only be stretched so far. He decides to follow her advice and, while in a theatrical supply shop, he sees Rita Carey rehearsing her dancing act that includes a trained duck. Eddie tells Rita he is a good friend of McNary's, and, with him as her partner, her future in show business will be secured. She agrees to join him and Eddie promptly names the act "Eddie Kehoe and Partner". Despite his conceit, Rita likes Eddie, as do others in the troupe, including Cleo a little gold-digger.
Who directed Show Folks?
Show Folks was directed by Paul L. Stein.
Who stars in Show Folks?
The principal cast of Show Folks includes Eddie Quillan, Lina Basquette, Carole Lombard, Robert Armstrong, Crauford Kent.
When was Show Folks released and how long is it?
Show Folks was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Show Folks based on a book or true story?
Show Folks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John W. Krafft".