Movie: The Duke Is Tops

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ralph Cooper
Ralph Cooper

Duke Davis

Lena Horne
Lena Horne

Ethel Andrews

Laurence Criner
Laurence Criner

Doc Dorando (as Lawrence Criner)

Monte Hawley
Monte Hawley

George Marshall

Willie Covan
Willie Covan

Specialty Tap Dancer

Neva Peoples
Neva Peoples

Ella

Vernon McCalla
Vernon McCalla

Mason (as Vernon McCallum)

Edward Thompson
Edward Thompson

Ferdie Fenton

Johnny Taylor
Johnny Taylor

Dippy, 'Prince Alakazoo'

Everett Brown
Everett Brown

Sheriff

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    A theatrical producer puts aside his own success to boost the career of a talented singer.

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    1938-07-15

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