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Broadway Big Shot

Broadway Big Shot

Broadway Big Shot
1942 1h 3m

Broadway Big Shot

“So Hot - They Put Him In The Cooler!”

Drama

This drama chronicles the extreme measures taken by a determined young crime reporter to get an interview with a notorious convict. The zealous journalist, also a star quarterback on the town college team, decides to become a convict himself. He gets into the prison, becomes president of the prisoners' union, does his interview, successfully woo's the warden's daughter, and gets out in time to publish his story before anyone else does. His career is off to a tremendous start.

Details

DirectorWilliam Beaudine
ScreenplayMartin Mooney
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 6, 1942
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 3m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
GenresDrama
StudioPRC
Broadway Big Shot
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Cast

Ralph Byrd

Ralph Byrd

Jimmy O'Brien

Virginia Vale

Virginia Vale

Betty Collins

William Halligan

William Halligan

Warden Collins

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

Tom Barnes

Herbert Rawlinson

Herbert Rawlinson

District Attorney

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Cecil Weston

Mrs. Briggs

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Tom Herbert

Carnation Charlie

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Stubby Kruger

Dynamite (as Harold Kruger)

Frank Hagney

Frank Hagney

Butch

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Jack Buckley

Windy

Harry Depp

Harry Depp

Ben Marlo

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Jack Roper

Nipper

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Al Goldsmith

Coffee Cake George

John Ince

John Ince

Judge Scott

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Joe Oakie

Sneaky

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Alfred Hall

Dr. Williams

Jimmy Aubrey

Jimmy Aubrey

Orderly

Richard Cramer

Richard Cramer

Reilly

Jack Cheatham

Jack Cheatham

Tim

Jack Perrin

Jack Perrin

Ed

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Frequently Asked Questions about Broadway Big Shot

Where can I watch Broadway Big Shot?

Broadway Big Shot (1942) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Broadway Big Shot about?

This drama chronicles the extreme measures taken by a determined young crime reporter to get an interview with a notorious convict. The zealous journalist, also a star quarterback on the town college team, decides to become a convict himself. He gets into the prison, becomes...

Who directed Broadway Big Shot?

Broadway Big Shot (1942) was directed by William Beaudine. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 3m.

How long is Broadway Big Shot?

Broadway Big Shot runs 1h 3m (63 minutes total). Genre: Drama.