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Sailor's Luck
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Sailor's Luck

1933-03-17 · 78 min · ★ 6.0

Romance · Comedy

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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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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James DunnJames DunnJimmy Fenimore Harrigan
Sally EilersSally EilersSally Brent
Victor JoryVictor JoryBaron Portola aka Darrow
Sammy CohenSammy CohenBarnacle Benny Cohen
Frank MoranFrank MoranBilge Moran
Esther MuirEsther MuirMinnie Broadhurst
Will StantonWill StantonJ. Felix Hemingway
Armand 'Curly' WrightAngelo
Jerry MandyJerry MandyRico
Lucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldElmer Brown
Buster PhelpsBuster PhelpsElmer Brown Jr.
Frank AtkinsonFrank AtkinsonBath House Attendant
Germaine De NeelGermaine De NeelMona Busby
Fred KelseyFred KelseyCop
Hank MannHank MannUkelele Player
Matt McHughMatt McHughTaxi Cab Driver
Frank MillsFrank MillsTarget Shooting Booth Attendant
Phil TeadPhil TeadNugent Busby

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