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The Ballad of Betty & Joe

200812mMartha Ansara

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"Alone in the big city, Betty dreams of fame and fortune..."

Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!

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What is The Ballad of Betty & Joe (2008) about?

Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!

Who stars in The Ballad of Betty & Joe?

The Ballad of Betty & Joe stars Alice Ansara (Betty), Tony Barry (Joe), Betty Lucas (The Fortune Teller), Mic Conway (Cowboy Busker), Eden Falk (Blind Busker). The film was directed by Martha Ansara.

How long is The Ballad of Betty & Joe?

The Ballad of Betty & Joe has a runtime of 12 min and premiered in 2008.

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