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Arthur Lake
Sanford "Sandy" Elliott
Dale Evans
June Mayfield
Lionel Stander
Joe Bagley
George Meeker
Wally Porter
Paul Hurst
Herbert Trafagan, aka "The Devil", a wrestler
Sammy Stein
"Boris The Bulgar", a wrestler
Marjorie Manners
Mitzi
Emmett Lynn
Franklin D. Ripbogle Jr.
Douglas Wood
Dr. Dinwiddle
Louis Adlon
Leopold Muckenfuss
Vince Barnett
Voice Student
Harry Depp
G. Whitmore Peabody
Ariel Heath
Goldie
Leo White
Picasso Putschnik
Robert Homans
Police Captain
Milton Kibbee
Slaughterhouse Shannon
Anson Weeks
Himself, a bandleader
Dan Tobey
Wrestling Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- László Vadnay, Richard Weil
- Original Title
- The Big Show-Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Spence-Williams Productions, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
László Vadnay, Richard Weil
Jack Greenhalgh
Sydney M. Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
László Vadnay
Screenplay
Richard Weil
Screenplay
Sydney M. Williams
Producer
Mme. Houda
Costume Design
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Show-Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Show-Off about?
A shy songwriter (Arthur Lake) pretends to be a championship wrestler known as "The Devil" in order to impress a pretty nightclub singer (Dale Evans).
Who directed The Big Show-Off?
The Big Show-Off was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in The Big Show-Off?
The principal cast of The Big Show-Off includes Arthur Lake, Dale Evans, Lionel Stander, George Meeker, Paul Hurst.
When was The Big Show-Off released and how long is it?
The Big Show-Off was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Show-Off?
The Big Show-Off holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).