Some shady characters discover that a sad sack nightclub bus boy has the ability to predict outcomes of races and other events through astrology.
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Title: When's Your Birthday? (1937)
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Cast
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| Joe E. Brown | ... | Dustin Willoughby | |
| Marian Marsh | ... | Jerry Grant | |
| Fred Keating | ... | Larry Burke | |
| Edgar Kennedy | ... | Mr. Basscombe | |
| Maude Eburne | ... | Mrs. Basscombe | |
| Suzanne Kaaren | ... | Diane Basscombe | |
| Margaret Hamilton | ... | Mossy | |
| Minor Watson | ... | Regan | |
| Frank Jenks | ... | Lefty | |
| Don Rowan | ... | Steve | |
| Granville Bates | ... | Judge O'Day | |
| Charles Judels | ... | Headwaiter | |
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Corky | ... | Zodiac |
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Sad sack Dustin Willoughby is a true believer in the power of astrology. His adherence to the forecasts of his horoscope has alienated his fiancée and cost him his job at the bank. While working as a lowly bus boy in a nightclub, he catches the attention of some high-stakes gamblers with his ability to forecast race results and establishes himself as an astrologer to high society clients.The high rollers mistakenly confuse his horoscope with that of professional boxer "The Salvador Slayer", and bet the ranch on the unknown Central-American pugilist. After they realize their error, they force Dustin into the ring to try and help save the day. Written by duke1029@aol.com
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horoscope | astrology | boxing ring | reference to napoleon | breach of promise |Taglines:
Your Past Your Present Your Future all rolled into one big howl! See more »Parents Guide:
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Dustin Willoughby: So are the planets.
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(1937) (uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Al Stillman, Alex Hyde and Basil Adlam
Sung by Ruth Robin with Manny Harmon and His Orchestra, and danced by a chorus at the nighclub
Played also at the charity bazaar and at the fight
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The original prints of this film had a Technicolor animation sequence, created by Robert Clampett and Leon Schlesinger. See more »Quotes
Larry Burke: Every time I try to make a date, one of your planets gets a stomach ache. I'm sick of it.Dustin Willoughby: So are the planets.
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I Love You from Coast to Coast(1937) (uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Al Stillman, Alex Hyde and Basil Adlam
Sung by Ruth Robin with Manny Harmon and His Orchestra, and danced by a chorus at the nighclub
Played also at the charity bazaar and at the fight
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Country:
USARelease Date:
19 February 1937 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Con l'aiuto della luna See more »Filming Locations:
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, USACompany Credits
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Not terrible but not great Joe E. Brown comedy about an astrology-obsessed boxer who lets "the stars" dictate every decision he makes. I'm not the biggest Joe E. Brown fan but this is one of his more tolerable efforts. The movie starts with an animated sequences involving the zodiac symbols. It's very cute and was probably the highlight of the film for me. From there it becomes a live action film; a comedy that is never overly funny but is pleasant and harmless enough. Obviously Brown fans will enjoy it more than I did. I freely admit he's not one of my favorites. Still I thought it was a watchable movie. I didn't laugh a lot but it kept my attention.