Give Me a Sailor
"3 CHEERS! RAYE! RAYE! RAYE!"
Originally released in 1938. Give Me a Sailor is a comedy/romance film. directed by Elliott Nugent. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martha Raye, Bob Hope, and Betty Grable
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Messenger Boy (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
as The Druggist (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Give Me a Sailor about?
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 i...
Who directed Give Me a Sailor?
Give Me a Sailor was directed by Elliott Nugent.
How long is Give Me a Sailor?
Give Me a Sailor has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Give Me a Sailor released?
Give Me a Sailor was released on August 19, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Give Me a Sailor?
The main cast of Give Me a Sailor includes Martha Raye, Bob Hope, Betty Grable, Jack Whiting, Clarence Kolb.