Sunny

film by Seiter [1930]

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The 1930 film Sunny, directed by William A. Seiter, was an adaptation of a popular Broadway musical. The film starred Marilyn Miller, a prominent American musical comedy actress of the 1920s. Miller's career included roles in successful productions like Sally and Sunny. Seiter was known for his work in musicals and light comedies, directing over 100 feature films throughout his career.12

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William A. Seiter
…productions, including Strictly Modern and Sunny, the latter of which was an adaptation of a popular Broadway musical with Marilyn Miller. During this period, Seiter made several Bert Wheeler–Robert Woolsey comedies, notably Caught Plastered and Peach-O-Reno (both 1931). In 1933 Seiter directed Ginger Rogers in both the radio satire Professional…
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…productions, including Strictly Modern and Sunny, the latter of which was an adaptation of a popular Broadway musical with Marilyn Miller. During this period, Seiter made several Bert Wheeler–Robert Woolsey comedies, notably Caught Plastered and Peach-O-Reno (both 1931). In 1933 Seiter directed Ginger Rogers in both the radio satire Professional…
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