
You Don't Know the Half of It(1929)
A comedic team. The Ann seems to try and come across as a Mae West type. Jay plays the role of the straight partner.

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A comedic team. The Ann seems to try and come across as a Mae West type. Jay plays the role of the straight partner.
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1929-12-09
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