Sleepytime Gal movie poster

Sleepytime Gal

March 5, 1942 1h 20m

Originally released in 1942. Sleepytime Gal is a comedy/crime film. directed by Albert S. Rogell. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Judy Canova, Tom Brown, and Billy Gilbert

Synopsis

Bessie Cobb, cake decorator in the kitchen of one of Miami's swankier hotels, is the central figure in an elaborate scheme by Chick Patterson, bell captain, who believes he can not only enrich Bessie, but himself, his fiancรฉe, and the kitchen's three screwball chefs, Chef Popodopolis, Chef Petrovich and Chef Barzumium. He plans to enter Bessie in the singing contest sponsored by band-leader Danny Marlowe for a large recording company looking for new talent.. Chick has a recording made of Bessie's voice and substitutes it for that of "Sugar" Caston, who is being sponsored by a big-time gangster and is set up to win. But members of a rival gang, out to get "Sugar", mistake Besiie for her.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 5, 1942 83 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Republic Pictures

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleepytime Gal about?

Bessie Cobb, cake decorator in the kitchen of one of Miami's swankier hotels, is the central figure in an elaborate scheme by Chick Patterson, bell captain, who believes he can not only enrich Bess...

Who directed Sleepytime Gal?

Sleepytime Gal was directed by Albert S. Rogell.

How long is Sleepytime Gal?

Sleepytime Gal has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Sleepytime Gal released?

Sleepytime Gal was released on March 5, 1942 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sleepytime Gal?

The main cast of Sleepytime Gal includes Judy Canova, Tom Brown, Billy Gilbert, Ruth Terry, Thurston Hall.