Sailor's Luck
Synopsis
U.S. sailor Jimmy Harrigan, on shore leave in San Pedro, meets and falls for Sally Brent She promises to wait for him when he ships out to San Francisco, but Jimmy becomes jealous and tells her off when he learns Sally has entered a marathon dance contest sponsored by a lecherous snake named Baron Portola. Along with several of his Navy pals, Jimmy goes to the ballroom the night of the dance marathon, to try to change Sally's mind and win her back.
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James Dunn
Jimmy Fenimore Harrigan
Sally Eilers
Sally Brent
Victor Jory
Baron Portola aka Darrow
Sammy Cohen
Barnacle Benny Cohen
Frank Moran
Bilge Moran
Esther Muir
Minnie Broadhurst
Will Stanton
J. Felix Hemingway
Armand 'Curly' Wright
Angelo
Jerry Mandy
Rico
Lucien Littlefield
Elmer Brown
Buster Phelps
Elmer Brown Jr.
Frank Atkinson
Bath House Attendant
Germaine De Neel
Mona Busby
Fred Kelsey
Cop
Hank Mann
Ukelele Player
Matt McHugh
Taxi Cab Driver
Frank Mills
Target Shooting Booth Attendant
Phil Tead
Nugent Busby
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlotte Miller, Bert Hanlon, Marguerite Roberts
- Original Title
- Sailor's Luck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Charlotte Miller, Bert Hanlon, Marguerite Roberts
Arthur C. Miller
Jack Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
William Lambert
Costume Design
Jack Murray
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailor's Luck
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What is Sailor's Luck about?
U.S. sailor Jimmy Harrigan, on shore leave in San Pedro, meets and falls for Sally Brent She promises to wait for him when he ships out to San Francisco, but Jimmy becomes jealous and tells her off when he learns Sally has entered a marathon dance contest sponsored by a lecherous snake named Baron Portola. Along with several of his Navy pals, Jimmy goes to the ballroom the night of the dance marathon, to try to change Sally's mind and win her back.
Who directed Sailor's Luck?
Sailor's Luck was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Sailor's Luck?
The principal cast of Sailor's Luck includes James Dunn, Sally Eilers, Victor Jory, Sammy Cohen, Frank Moran.
When was Sailor's Luck released and how long is it?
Sailor's Luck was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.