Goodnight, Sweetheart

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Goodnight, Sweetheart

"A merry mix-up if hilarious hi-jinks, riotous romance and giddy gaiety!"

1944

1h 7m

9.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Music

Overview

A journalist attacks the campaign of a mayoral candidate who has gained the endorsement of a rival newspaper.

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7 featured cast members

Starring

Robert Livingston

Johnny Newsome

Ruth Terry

Caryl Martin

Henry Hull

Jeff Parker

Grant Withers

Matt Colby

Thurston Hall

Judge James Rutherford

Lloyd Corrigan

Police Chief Davis

Chester Conklin

Bottle Man

Creative team

Directed by: Joseph Santley
Written by: Isabel Dawn
Jack Townley

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