The Grand Parade (1930)
A pathetic little yarn about a boarding house slavey who loved a minstrel man who loved a burlesque queen. If you're fond of Gishesque heroines you'll care for Helen Twelvetrees in a big, weepy way. She, by the way, got a five-year contract on the strength of her performance, as did Fred Scott, who isn't much for looks but who knows his sharps and fiats. Lots of songs. All Talkie.
Photoplay February 1930
Vintage magazines
Photoplay , February 1930
Photoplay , February 1930
Books with substantial mentioning of The Grand Parade
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Edwin M. Bradley The first Hollywood musicals, A critical filmography of 171 features, 1927 through 1932 Jefferson, N.C., 1996 p. 215 
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