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Shoot the Works
Shoot the Works
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Shoot the Works

1934
1h 4m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1934

Runtime

1h 4m

Storyline

"Yowsah! THE MOSTA OF THE BESTA!"

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 4m
Jul 18, 1934
Languages
English
Director
Wesley Ruggles
Wesley Ruggles
Production
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

18 Cast Members

Jack Oakie

Jack Oakie

Nicky Nelson

Ben Bernie

Ben Bernie

Joe Davis

Dorothy Dell

Dorothy Dell

Lily Raquel

Alison Skipworth

Alison Skipworth

The Countess

Roscoe Karns

Roscoe Karns

Sailor Burke

Arline Judge

Arline Judge

Jackie Donovan

William Frawley

William Frawley

Larry Hale

Lew Cody

Lew Cody

Axel Hanratty

Paul Cavanagh

Paul Cavanagh

Alvin Ritchie

Monte Vandergrift

Man from Board of Health

Jill Dennett

Jill Dennett

Wanda

Lee Kohlmar

Lee Kohlmar

Prof. Jonas

Tony Merlo

Headwaiter

Ben Taggart

Ben Taggart

Detective

Charles McAvoy

Charles McAvoy

Cop

Fred Lawrence

Fred Lawrence

Crooner (as Frank Prince)

Ann Sheridan

Ann Sheridan

Hanratty's Secretary (uncredited)

Gwenllian Gill

Gwenllian Gill

Young Lady Dancing (uncredited)

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