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Shoot the Works

Genres
Comedy
Rating
5.5
StatusReleased
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Release Date1934-07-18
Runtime64 mins

Overview

The story of seedy sideshow barker Nicky, who uses everyone he meets to get ahead. Nicky isn't even above exploiting his singing sweetheart Lily to suit his purposes, but this time it is he who ends up the loser -- at least until he gets wise to himself.

Cast & Crew

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Jack Oakie

as Nicky Nelson

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Ben Bernie

as Joe Davis

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Dorothy Dell

as Lily Raquel

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Alison Skipworth

as The Countess

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Roscoe Karns

as Sailor Burke

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Arline Judge

as Jackie Donovan

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William Frawley

as Larry Hale

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Lew Cody

as Axel Hanratty

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Paul Cavanagh

as Alvin Ritchie

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Monte Vandergrift

as Man from Board of Health

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Jill Dennett

as Wanda

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Lee Kohlmar

as Prof. Jonas

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Tony Merlo

as Headwaiter

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Ben Taggart

as Detective

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Charles McAvoy

as Cop

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Fred Lawrence

as Crooner (as Frank Prince)

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Ann Sheridan

as Hanratty's Secretary (uncredited)

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Gwenllian Gill

as Young Lady Dancing (uncredited)

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