Behind the Eight Ball
"FUN STARS ! TUNE-STARS! LOVE-STARS! Hep-steppers and Happy Honeys!"
Originally released in 1942. Behind the Eight Ball is a music/comedy film. directed by Edward F. Cline. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Al Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and Harry Ritz
Synopsis
The story takes place at a summer theater in the Berkshire Mountains, where heroine Joan Barry (Carol Bruce) is staging a Broadway-bound musical comedy. Only one problem: two guest stars are shot and killed on two successive evenings, right in front of the audience. Hoping to solve the mystery, detective William Demarest demands that everyone -- actors and theatergoers alike -- return the following weekend to restage the show. But with no major performer willing to assume the fatal guest-star slot, Joan is forced to hire the Three Jolly Jesters (Al, Harry and Jimmy Ritz), Manhattan washroom attendants with showbiz aspirations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Eight Ball about?
The story takes place at a summer theater in the Berkshire Mountains, where heroine Joan Barry (Carol Bruce) is staging a Broadway-bound musical comedy. Only one problem: two guest stars are shot a...
Who directed Behind the Eight Ball?
Behind the Eight Ball was directed by Edward F. Cline.
How long is Behind the Eight Ball?
Behind the Eight Ball has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Behind the Eight Ball released?
Behind the Eight Ball was released on December 4, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Eight Ball?
The main cast of Behind the Eight Ball includes Al Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Carol Bruce, Dick Foran.