Sitting Pretty (1933 film)
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Sitting Pretty (1933
) is a musical comedy film telling the story of two aspiring, but untalented, songwriters, played by Jack Oakie
and Jack Haley
. They are joined by Ginger Rogers
and Thelma Todd
on their trip from New York
to Hollywood to find their fortune. This film was directed by Harry Joe Brown
and featured the Pickens Sisters as themselves.
Sitting Pretty (1933
1933 in film
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) is a musical comedy film telling the story of two aspiring, but untalented, songwriters, played by Jack Oakie
Jack Oakie
Jack Oakie was an American actor, starring mostly in films, but also working on stage, radio and television.-Early life:...
and Jack Haley
Jack Haley
John Joseph "Jack" Haley was an American stage, radio, and film actor best known for his portrayal of the Tin Man and Kansas farmworker Hickory in The Wizard of Oz.-Career:...
. They are joined by Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers was an American actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in film, and on stage, radio, and television throughout much of the 20th century....
and Thelma Todd
Thelma Todd
Thelma Alice Todd was an American actress. Appearing in about 120 pictures between 1926 and 1935, she is best remembered for her comedic roles in films like Marx Brothers' Monkey Business and Horse Feathers, a number of Charley Chase's short comedies, and co-starring with Buster Keaton and Jimmy...
on their trip from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to Hollywood to find their fortune. This film was directed by Harry Joe Brown
Harry Joe Brown
Harry Joe Brown was a movie producer and supervisor who was also a theatre and film director...
and featured the Pickens Sisters as themselves.