Beautiful But Broke(1944)
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Beautiful But Broke Synopsis
Theatrical agent Waldo Main is inducted into the army, and turns his now clientless agency over to his secretary Dottie Duncan. Dottie decides to organize an all-girl orchestra to fill the void caused by so many orchestra members being called to service due to WWII, and joins struggling singers/songwriters Sally Richards and Sue Ford in this endeavor. Dottie's screwball schemes to get engagements for the group often lead to disaster.
Beautiful But Broke (1944) is a comedy and music film directed by Charles Barton, released on January 28, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Joan Davis, Jane Frazee, John Hubbard and Judy Clark. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Barton
- Writers:
- Arthur Housman, Monte Brice, Manuel Seff
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Beautiful But Broke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Davis
as Dottie Duncan
Jane Frazee
as Sally Richards
John Hubbard
as Bill Drake
Judy Clark
as Sue Ford
Bob Haymes
as Jack Foster
- Willie West and McGinty
Willie West and McGinty
as Carpenters
Danny Mummert
as Rollo
Byron Foulger
as Maxwell McKay
George McKay
as Station Master
Ferris Taylor
as Mayor
- Isabel Withers
Isabel Withers
as Mrs. Grayson
John Eldredge
as Waldo Main
Key crew
Directed by Charles Barton, written by Arthur Housman, Monte Brice and Manuel Seff.
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Beautiful But Broke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Beautiful But Broke – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Beautiful But Broke?
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The main cast of Beautiful But Broke (1944) includes Joan Davis, Jane Frazee, John Hubbard, Judy Clark and Bob Haymes. The film was directed by Charles Barton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beautiful But Broke released?
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Beautiful But Broke was released on January 28, 1944 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Beautiful But Broke worth watching?
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Beautiful But Broke (1944) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.