The Meanest Gal in Town (1934)
A stranded actress turned manicurist affects the lives of people in a small American town.
Top billed cast
Zasu PittsTillie Prescott
Pert KeltonLulu White
El BrendelChris Peterson
James GleasonDuke Slater
Richard 'Skeets' GallagherJack Hayden
Edward McWadeClark
John CarradineStranded Actor (uncredited)
Wallis ClarkMr. Bowen (uncredited)
DeWitt JenningsPolice Chief (uncredited)
Vera LewisWoman at Mayor's Outing (uncredited)
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