Shoot the Works
"Yowsah! THE MOSTA OF THE BESTA!"
Originally released in 1934. Shoot the Works is a comedy film. directed by Wesley Ruggles. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Oakie, Ben Bernie, and Dorothy Dell
Synopsis
The story of seedy sideshow barker Nicky, who uses everyone he meets to get ahead. Nicky isn't even above exploiting his singing sweetheart Lily to suit his purposes, but this time it is he who ends up the loser -- at least until he gets wise to himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 18, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Oakie
as Nicky Nelson
Ben Bernie
as Joe Davis
Dorothy Dell
as Lily Raquel
Alison Skipworth
as The Countess
Roscoe Karns
as Sailor Burke
Arline Judge
as Jackie Donovan
William Frawley
as Larry Hale
Lew Cody
as Axel Hanratty
Paul Cavanagh
as Alvin Ritchie
Monte Vandergrift
as Man from Board of Health
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoot the Works about?
The story of seedy sideshow barker Nicky, who uses everyone he meets to get ahead. Nicky isn't even above exploiting his singing sweetheart Lily to suit his purposes, but this time it is he who end...
Who directed Shoot the Works?
Shoot the Works was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
How long is Shoot the Works?
Shoot the Works has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Shoot the Works released?
Shoot the Works was released on July 18, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shoot the Works?
The main cast of Shoot the Works includes Jack Oakie, Ben Bernie, Dorothy Dell, Alison Skipworth, Roscoe Karns.