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1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in
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Based on the short story "Madame La Gimp" by Damon Runyon
Includes an introduction and commentary by Frank Capra, Jr
Apple Annie, a fruit peddler, throws a party for Count Romero, whose son is engaged to her beautiful daughter. With a little help from a big-time gambler and a few other instant "members of society," she keeps the imposture going-- for a while
Originally released as a motion picture in 1933
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Directed by Frank Capra; produced by Frank Capra and Harry Cohn
Warren William, May Robson, Guy Kibbee, Glenda Farrell, Ned Sparks, Walter Connolly, Jean Parker
Not rated
DVD; Dolby Digital, Mono
Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Actress in a Leading Role (1932/1933)