The Big Show-Off (1945)

Joe Bagley, owner of the Blue Heaven Club, tries to foster a romance between shy pianist Sandy Elliott and band vocalist June Mayfield. Joe tells June that Sandy is really a professional, ... See full summary »

Director:

Howard Bretherton

Writers:

László Vadnay (screenplay), Richard Weil (screenplay)

Stars:

Arthur Lake, Dale Evans, Lionel Stander

Cast

Cast overview:
Arthur Lake	...	Sanford 'Sandy'Elliott, Shy Pianist
Dale Evans	...	June Mayfield, Night Club Singer
Lionel Stander	...	Joe Bagley, Club Owner
George Meeker	...	Wally Porter, Club MC
Paul Hurst	...	The Devil, Masked Wrestling Champion
Marjorie Manners	...	Mitzi
Sammy Stein	...	Boris the Bulgar, Wrestler
Louis Adlon	...	Leopold Muckenfuss
Dan Tobey	...	Wrestling Announcer (as Dan Toby)
Emmett Lynn	...	Franklin D. Ripbogle - Hobo
Douglas Wood	...	Dr. Dinwiddle
Anson Weeks	...	Anson Weeks - Orchestra Leader (as Anson Weeks and His Orchestra)

Storyline

Joe Bagley, owner of the Blue Heaven Club, tries to foster a romance between shy pianist Sandy Elliott and band vocalist June Mayfield. Joe tells June that Sandy is really a professional, masked wrestler known as "The Devil." Wally Porter, also in love with June doesn't believe the story. The real wrestler breaks a leg in a match and Sandy, in order to keep up the ruse now has to wear a cast on his leg. June attends a match and hears the real Devil announce his engagement to another girl.

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Plot Keywords:

wrestler | masked wrestler | pianist | hobo | teacher | 

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Taglines:

JUST A "Devil" WITH THE WOMEN...but really an "Angel" in disguise! (original poster)

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Sport

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 1945 (USA)

Also Known As:

Next Comes Love

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Spence-Williams Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

69 min

Sound Mix:

Mono Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Hoops My Dear"
Written by Dave Oppenheim

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