''Spotlight Scandals'' or ''Spotlight Revue'' is a 1943 American musical comedy film directed by

William Beaudine William Washington Beaudine (January 15, 1892 – March 18, 1970) was an American film actor and director. He was one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, turning out films in remarkable numbers and in a wide variety of genres. Life and car ...

. It was the first of a four-picture contract comic actor Billy Gilbert signed with

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. Butch and Buddy, the team who appeared with Gilbert at Universal, travelled with them. The film was originally called ''24 Hours Leave''.

Cast

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as Billy * Frank Fay as Frank * Bonnie Baker as Singer Bonnie Baker * Billy Lenhart as Butch * Charles D. Brown as Buddy *

Harry Langdon Harry Philmore Langdon (June 15, 1884 – December 22, 1944) was an American comedian who appeared in vaudeville, silent films (where he had his greatest fame), and talkies.Obituary ''Variety'', December 27, 1944, page 39. Life and career Bor ...

as Oscar * Iris Adrian as Bernice *

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as Radio Rogues Member * Eddie Bartell as Radio Rogues Member * Sydney Chatton as Radio Rogues Member * James Bush as Jerry * Claudia Dell as Betty *

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as Eddie *

Betty Blythe Betty Blythe (born Elizabeth Blythe Slaughter; September 1, 1893 – April 7, 1972) was an American actress best known for her dramatic roles in exotic silent films such as '' The Queen of Sheba'' (1921). She appeared in 63 silent films and 56 ...

as Mrs. Baker * Herb Miller as Herb Miller, Orchestra Leader

References

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* 1943 films 1943 musical comedy films 1940s crime comedy films American prison comedy films American black-and-white films Films directed by William Beaudine Monogram Pictures films American musical comedy films American crime comedy films 1940s English-language films 1940s American films {{musical-comedy-film-stub