The Big Show-Off (1945)
A shy songwriter (Arthur Lake) pretends to be a championship wrestler known as "The Devil" in order to impress a pretty nightclub singer (Dale Evans).
Director: Howard Bretherton
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: January 22, 1945
Cast
- Arthur Lake - Sanford "Sandy" Elliott
- Dale Evans - June Mayfield
- Lionel Stander - Joe Bagley
- George Meeker - Wally Porter
- Paul Hurst - Herbert Trafagan, aka "The Devil", a wrestler
- Sammy Stein - "Boris The Bulgar", a wrestler
- Marjorie Manners - Mitzi
- Emmett Lynn - Franklin D. Ripbogle Jr.
- Douglas Wood - Dr. Dinwiddle
- Louis Adlon - Leopold Muckenfuss
Screenplay
- Richard Weil (Screenplay)
- László Vadnay (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Jack Greenhalgh
Production: Spence-Williams Productions, Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Howard Bretherton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Show-Off about?
- A shy songwriter (Arthur Lake) pretends to be a championship wrestler known as "The Devil" in order to impress a pretty nightclub singer (Dale Evans).
- Who directed The Big Show-Off?
- The Big Show-Off was directed by Howard Bretherton.
- Who stars in The Big Show-Off?
- The Big Show-Off stars Arthur Lake, Dale Evans, Lionel Stander, George Meeker, Paul Hurst, Sammy Stein.
- How long is The Big Show-Off?
- The Big Show-Off has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Show-Off?
- The Big Show-Off is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- Where was The Big Show-Off produced?
- The Big Show-Off was produced in United States of America.