Give Me a Sailor(1938)
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Give Me a Sailor Synopsis
Jim and Walter are two brother sailors in the United States Navy. Walter tells Jim as soon as they get home he is going to ask his beautiful girlfriend, Nancy Larkin to marry him. But Jim is also in love with Nancy so he begs Nancy's ugly duckling sister, Letty to help break Walter and Nancy up. Letty agrees only under one condition, he help her to win Walter!
Give Me a Sailor (1938) is a comedy and romance film directed by Elliott Nugent, released on August 19, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Martha Raye, Bob Hope, Betty Grable and Jack Whiting. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Elliott Nugent
- Writers:
- Doris Anderson, Frank Butler, Anne Nichols
- Producers:
- Jeff Lazarus
- Cinematographer:
- Victor Milner
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Give Me a Sailor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martha Raye
as Letty Larkin
Bob Hope
as Jim Brewster
Betty Grable
as Nancy Larkin
Jack Whiting
as Walter Brewster
Clarence Kolb
as Captain Tallant
J. C. Nugent
as Mr. Larkin
Bonnie Jean Churchill
as Ethel May Brewster
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Brewster
- John Henry Allen
John Henry Allen
as Messenger Boy (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
as The Druggist (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
as Sailor (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
as Reporter (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Elliott Nugent, written by Doris Anderson, Frank Butler and Anne Nichols, produced by Jeff Lazarus.
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Give Me a Sailor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Give Me a Sailor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Give Me a Sailor online?
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Give Me a Sailor (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Give Me a Sailor?
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The main cast of Give Me a Sailor (1938) includes Martha Raye, Bob Hope, Betty Grable, Jack Whiting and Clarence Kolb. The film was directed by Elliott Nugent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Give Me a Sailor released?
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Give Me a Sailor was released on August 19, 1938 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Give Me a Sailor worth watching?
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Give Me a Sailor (1938) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.