The Big Show-Off
Originally released in 1945. The Big Show-Off is a comedy/drama film. directed by Howard Bretherton. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Arthur Lake, Dale Evans, and Lionel Stander
Synopsis
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).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1945
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arthur Lake
as Sanford "Sandy" Elliott
Dale Evans
as June Mayfield
Lionel Stander
as Joe Bagley
George Meeker
as Wally Porter
Paul Hurst
as Herbert Trafagan, aka "The Devil", a wrestler
Sammy Stein
as "Boris The Bulgar", a wrestler
Marjorie Manners
as Mitzi
Emmett Lynn
as Franklin D. Ripbogle Jr.
Douglas Wood
as Dr. Dinwiddle
Louis Adlon
as Leopold Muckenfuss
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Spence-Williams Productions
- Republic Pictures
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.
How long is The Big Show-Off?
The Big Show-Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Big Show-Off released?
The Big Show-Off was released on January 22, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Show-Off?
The main cast of The Big Show-Off includes Arthur Lake, Dale Evans, Lionel Stander, George Meeker, Paul Hurst.