Behind the Eight Ball(1942)
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Behind the Eight Ball Synopsis
The story takes place at a summer theater in the Berkshire Mountains, where heroine Joan Barry (Carol Bruce) is staging a Broadway-bound musical comedy. Only one problem: two guest stars are shot and killed on two successive evenings, right in front of the audience. Hoping to solve the mystery, detective William Demarest demands that everyone -- actors and theatergoers alike -- return the following weekend to restage the show. But with no major performer willing to assume the fatal guest-star slot, Joan is forced to hire the Three Jolly Jesters (Al, Harry and Jimmy Ritz), Manhattan washroom attendants with showbiz aspirations.
Behind the Eight Ball (1942) is a music and comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, released on December 4, 1942 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Al Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz and Carol Bruce. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward F. Cline
- Writers:
- Stanley Roberts, Stanley Roberts, Mel Ronson
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Behind the Eight Ball Cast & Crew
Main cast
Al Ritz
as Al Jester
Jimmy Ritz
as Jimmy Jester
Harry Ritz
as Harry Jester
Carol Bruce
as Joan Barry
Dick Foran
as Bill Edwards
Grace McDonald
as Babs
Johnny Downs
as Danny
William Demarest
as McKenzie
Key crew
Directed by Edward F. Cline, written by Stanley Roberts, Stanley Roberts and Mel Ronson.
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Behind the Eight Ball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Behind the Eight Ball – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Behind the Eight Ball?
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The main cast of Behind the Eight Ball (1942) includes Al Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Carol Bruce and Dick Foran. The film was directed by Edward F. Cline. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the Eight Ball released?
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Behind the Eight Ball was released on December 4, 1942 and runs for 1h.
Is Behind the Eight Ball worth watching?
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Behind the Eight Ball (1942) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.