Beautiful But Broke
"Radio's No. 1 Laugh Hit!"
Originally released in 1944. Beautiful But Broke is a comedy/music film. directed by Charles Barton. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Davis, Jane Frazee, and John Hubbard
Synopsis
Theatrical agent Waldo Main is inducted into the army, and turns his now clientless agency over to his secretary Dottie Duncan. Dottie decides to organize an all-girl orchestra to fill the void caused by so many orchestra members being called to service due to WWII, and joins struggling singers/songwriters Sally Richards and Sue Ford in this endeavor. Dottie's screwball schemes to get engagements for the group often lead to disaster.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 28, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beautiful But Broke about?
Theatrical agent Waldo Main is inducted into the army, and turns his now clientless agency over to his secretary Dottie Duncan. Dottie decides to organize an all-girl orchestra to fill the void cau...
Who directed Beautiful But Broke?
Beautiful But Broke was directed by Charles Barton.
How long is Beautiful But Broke?
Beautiful But Broke has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Beautiful But Broke released?
Beautiful But Broke was released on January 28, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beautiful But Broke?
The main cast of Beautiful But Broke includes Joan Davis, Jane Frazee, John Hubbard, Judy Clark, Bob Haymes.