Manhattan Serenade (1929)
An homage to NYC in the form of a short travelogue.
Top billed cast
Raymond HackettMan in Park
Mary DoranWoman in Park- Bobbe BroxSinger (as The Brox Sisters)
- Patricia BroxSinger (as The Brox Sisters)
- Lorayne BroxSinger (as The Brox Sisters)
Nina Mae McKinneySinger / Dancer
Mitzi MayfairSpecialty Dancer- Cy KahnMan on Swing
Ann DvorakChorus Girl (uncredited)
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