Show Girl
“The hottest little wench that ever shook a scanty at a tired business man!”
Synopsis
An aspiring dancer fakes her own kidnapping as a publicity stunt. Her new found fame causes trouble with her boyfriend.
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Top Cast
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Alice White
Dixie Dugan
Donald Reed
Alvarez Romano
Lee Moran
Denny
Charles Delaney
Jimmy Doyle, Tabloid Reporter
Richard Tucker
Jack Milton
Gwen Lee
Nita Dugan
James Finlayson
Mr. Dugan
Kate Price
Mrs. Dugan
Hugh Roman
Eppus, Theatrical Producer
Bernard Randall
Kibbitzer, Eppus's Partner
Spec O'Donnell
Radio delivery boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Screenplay & Story
- J.P. McEvoy, James T. O'Donohoe
- Original Title
- Show Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santell
J.P. McEvoy, James T. O'Donohoe
Department Leadership Roster
James T. O'Donohoe
Writer
Alfred Santell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Show Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Show Girl about?
An aspiring dancer fakes her own kidnapping as a publicity stunt. Her new found fame causes trouble with her boyfriend.
Who directed Show Girl?
Show Girl was directed by Alfred Santell.
Who stars in Show Girl?
The principal cast of Show Girl includes Alice White, Donald Reed, Lee Moran, Charles Delaney, Richard Tucker.
When was Show Girl released and how long is it?
Show Girl was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Is Show Girl based on a book or true story?
Show Girl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.P. McEvoy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Show Girl?
Show Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).