Hit of the Show (1928)

For fifteen years, vaudeville comedian "Twisty" has struggled for his big break, holding onto nothing but faith—and a small ivory elephant charm he believes brings him luck. One day, he’s summoned to the office of big-time producer Greening, certain that his moment has finally come.

Cast (13)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Joe E. Brown

Twisty

Gertrude Olmstead

Kathlyn Carson

William Bailey

Tremaine

Gertrude Astor

Trece

O

Ole M. Ness

Goldstein

Lee Shumway

Greening

W

William Francis Dugan

Teague

I

Ione Holmes

Charlotte Van

LeRoy Mason

Woody

Frank Mills

Barnes

Daphne Pollard

The Slavey

C

Cosmo Kyrle Bellew

Carson

K

Katharine Irving

Grace Wearing the Tuxedo Outfit (uncredited)

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