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Cast
Geraldine Brock
as Daisy Mae Walker
Spencer Williams
as Joe Phillips
R. Jore
as Dunbar Hamilton
E. Celese Allen
as Winston Moody, troupe leader
James B. Edward
as Musician Jones, per screen cast
July Jones
as Jones per IMDb. Name appears in opening cast at top of co-star cast, but no place on end cast
Buzz Ayecock
as Johnny
Katherine Moore
as Clementine Riddle
Charles M. Reese
as Henry Riddle
Frank Tanner
as Dopey Dan
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1946
Runtime1h 03m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorSpencer Williams
WritersSpencer Williams
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGirl in Room 20
About Girl in Room 20
Daisy Mae Walker is an aspiring singer from a small town in Texas, who comes to a Big City to pursue a show business career. A kindly cab driver and a troupe of down-and-out musicians staying at her hotel provide her advice and support; but she falls prey to a sleazy nightclub owner who promises her stardom and makes her his "kept woman". NB: There is no "The" in the title of this film.
Directed by Spencer Williams, Girl in Room 20 leans on a strong ensemble — Geraldine Brock, Spencer Williams, R. Jore — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1946.
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