Music · United Kingdom · 1930 · 1h 18m

Raise the Roof

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Director
Walter Summers
Cast
Betty Balfour as Maisie Grey Maurice Evans as Rodney Langford Jack Raine as Atherley Armitage Sam Livesey as Mr. Langford Ellis Jeffreys as Mrs. Langford Arthur Hardy as Croxley Bellairs
Crew
René Guissart — Director of Photography Walter Summers — Screenplay Philip MacDonald — Screenplay
Synopsis

The wealthy Rodney Langford, who dreams of going on the stage, hopes to fulfil his ambitions by buying a failing revue called 'Raise the Roof', starring Maisie Grey. His father, fearing scandal, bribes amoral actor Atherley Armitage to sabotage the show. But, when all hope seems lost, Maisie comes up with an ingenious idea to try and save the day.

Key Collaborators
Walter Summers Director René Guissart Director of Photography Walter Summers Screenplay Philip MacDonald Screenplay
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