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Release, runtime and language
1940 · 103 mins · English
Directed by
William A. Seiter
Starring
Henry Stephenson, Fritz Feld, S.Z. Sakall, Walter Pidgeon, Eugene Pallette, Charles Lane

An ambitious young actress lands the starring role in a high‑profile new play, only to learn her veteran mother also covets the part. As mother and daughter clash over the coveted role, both become entangled with the same charismatic man, adding romantic rivalry to their professional conflict.

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