Broadway Big Shot (1942)
So Hot - They Put Him In The Cooler!
This drama chronicles the extreme measures taken by a determined young crime reporter to get an interview with a notorious convict. The zealous journalist, also a star quarterback on the town college team, decides to become a convict himself. He gets into the prison, becomes president of the prisoners' union, does his interview, successfully woo's the warden's daughter, and gets out in time to publish his story before anyone else does. His career is off to a tremendous start.
Director: William Beaudine
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: February 6, 1942
Cast
- Ralph Byrd - Jimmy O'Brien
- Virginia Vale - Betty Collins
- William Halligan - Warden Collins
- Dick Rich - Tom Barnes
- Herbert Rawlinson - District Attorney
- Cecil Weston - Mrs. Briggs
- Tom Herbert - Carnation Charlie
- Stubby Kruger - Dynamite (as Harold Kruger)
- Frank Hagney - Butch
- Jack Buckley - Windy
Screenplay
- Martin Mooney (Screenplay)
- Martin Mooney (Story)
Production: PRC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
lawyer, district attorney
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broadway Big Shot about?
- This drama chronicles the extreme measures taken by a determined young crime reporter to get an interview with a notorious convict. The zealous journalist, also a star quarterback on the town college team, decides to become a convict himself. He gets into the prison, becomes president of the prisoners' union, does his interview, successfully woo's the warden's daughter, and gets out in time to publish his story before anyone else does. His career is off to a tremendous start.
- Who directed Broadway Big Shot?
- Broadway Big Shot was directed by William Beaudine.
- Who stars in Broadway Big Shot?
- Broadway Big Shot stars Ralph Byrd, Virginia Vale, William Halligan, Dick Rich, Herbert Rawlinson, Cecil Weston.
- How long is Broadway Big Shot?
- Broadway Big Shot has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Broadway Big Shot?
- Broadway Big Shot is a Drama film.
- Where was Broadway Big Shot produced?
- Broadway Big Shot was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Broadway Big Shot?
- The themes of Broadway Big Shot include: Courtroom Drama.