Bottoms Up
“For those who like to laugh and sing when tears get in their eyes!”
Synopsis
Three smart film-flammers help a homeless little girl to love and happiness by making monkeys out of Hollywood's big movie moguls. A love story to make life worth living, bristling with roaring laughter and rhythmic with singable, lovable song hits. Made by the producers of "Sunny Side Up" — and surpassing it in everything.
Top Cast
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Spencer Tracy
'Smoothie' King
Pat Paterson
Wanda Gale
John Boles
Hal Reed
Sid Silvers
Spud Mosco aka Reginald Morris
Herbert Mundin
Limey Brook aka Lord Brocklehurst
Harry Green
Louis Wolf
Thelma Todd
Judith Marlowe
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Detective Rooney
Dell Henderson
Lane Worthing
Suzanne Kaaren
Wolf's Secretary
Douglas Wood
John Baldwin
Lucille Ball
Chorine (uncredited)
Lynn Bari
Chorine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- David Butler, Buddy G. DeSylva, Sid Silvers
- Original Title
- Bottoms Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
David Butler, Buddy G. DeSylva, Sid Silvers, Harold Adamson
Arthur C. Miller
Irene Morra
Winfield R. Sheehan, Buddy G. DeSylva
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
David Butler
Screenplay
Buddy G. DeSylva
Screenplay
Buddy G. DeSylva
Producer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Sid Silvers
Screenplay
Irene Morra
Editor
Russell Patterson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bottoms Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bottoms Up about?
Three smart film-flammers help a homeless little girl to love and happiness by making monkeys out of Hollywood's big movie moguls. A love story to make life worth living, bristling with roaring laughter and rhythmic with singable, lovable song hits. Made by the producers of "Sunny Side Up" — and surpassing it in everything.
Who directed Bottoms Up?
Bottoms Up was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Bottoms Up?
The principal cast of Bottoms Up includes Spencer Tracy, Pat Paterson, John Boles, Sid Silvers, Herbert Mundin.
When was Bottoms Up released and how long is it?
Bottoms Up was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bottoms Up?
Bottoms Up holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).