Broadway Big Shot
“So Hot - They Put Him In The Cooler!”
Synopsis
This drama chronicles the extreme measures taken by a determined young crime reporter to get an interview with a notorious convict. The zealous journalist, also a star quarterback on the town college team, decides to become a convict himself. He gets into the prison, becomes president of the prisoners' union, does his interview, successfully woo's the warden's daughter, and gets out in time to publish his story before anyone else does. His career is off to a tremendous start.
Top Cast
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Ralph Byrd
Jimmy O'Brien
Virginia Vale
Betty Collins
William Halligan
Warden Collins
Dick Rich
Tom Barnes
Herbert Rawlinson
District Attorney
Cecil Weston
Mrs. Briggs
Tom Herbert
Carnation Charlie
Stubby Kruger
Dynamite (as Harold Kruger)
Frank Hagney
Butch
Jack Buckley
Windy
Harry Depp
Ben Marlo
Jack Roper
Nipper
Al Goldsmith
Coffee Cake George
John Ince
Judge Scott
Joe Oakie
Sneaky
Alfred Hall
Dr. Williams
Jimmy Aubrey
Orderly
Richard Cramer
Reilly
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Mooney
- Original Title
- Broadway Big Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Martin Mooney
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Martin Mooney
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadway Big Shot
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What is Broadway Big Shot about?
This drama chronicles the extreme measures taken by a determined young crime reporter to get an interview with a notorious convict. The zealous journalist, also a star quarterback on the town college team, decides to become a convict himself. He gets into the prison, becomes president of the prisoners' union, does his interview, successfully woo's the warden's daughter, and gets out in time to publish his story before anyone else does. His career is off to a tremendous start.
Who directed Broadway Big Shot?
Broadway Big Shot was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Broadway Big Shot?
The principal cast of Broadway Big Shot includes Ralph Byrd, Virginia Vale, William Halligan, Dick Rich, Herbert Rawlinson.
When was Broadway Big Shot released and how long is it?
Broadway Big Shot was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.