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  2. So You Want to Be a Musician

So You Want to Be a Musician

1953
10m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1953

Runtime

10m

Storyline

Joe McDoakes can't find a job as a bassoonist, so he pawns his instrument.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
10m
Jan 10, 1953
Languages
English
Director
Richard L. Bare
Richard L. Bare
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

George O'Hanlon

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Maurice Cass

Maurice Cass

Professor Schmucomber

Chester Conklin

Chester Conklin

Waiter

Fritz Feld

Fritz Feld

Lasagna Pizza - Orchestra Leader

Johnny Duncan

Johnny Duncan

Jitterbugger

Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Restaurant diner

Jack Mower

Jack Mower

Theatre Manager

Philip Van Zandt

Philip Van Zandt

Headwaiter

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