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  • The Show-Off (1934)
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    77 min | Comedy, Romance
The Show-Off (1934)
Passed
77 min | Comedy, Romance

Aubrey cons Amy into thinking he's a railroad bigwig. After they marry Aubrey overspends in setting up their home. When their financial situation gets dire they go back to her parents house until Aubrey changes his ways and they can get on...See moreAubrey cons Amy into thinking he's a railroad bigwig. After they marry Aubrey overspends in setting up their home. When their financial situation gets dire they go back to her parents house until Aubrey changes his ways and they can get on stable footing. When he loses his job he takes one wearing a sandwich board. After he helps Joe sell his patent for a good price and an old railroad deal comes through, he's back on top and ready to live high on the hog again. Written by Ed Stephan See less
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Director
Charles Reisner (as Charles F. Reisner)
Writers
George Kelly (play) | Herman J. Mankiewicz (screenplay)
Producer
Cinematographer
James Wong Howe (photographed by)
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Updated Mar 9, 1934

Release date
Mar 9, 1934 (United States)

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Cast

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26 cast members
Name Known for
Spencer Tracy
J. Aubrey Piper J. Aubrey Piper   See fewer
Madge Evans
Amy Fisher Piper Amy Fisher Piper   See fewer
Henry Wadsworth
Joe Fisher Joe Fisher   See fewer
Lois Wilson
Clara Harling Clara Harling   See fewer
Grant Mitchell
Mr. 'Pa' Fisher Mr. 'Pa' Fisher   See fewer
Clara Blandick
Mrs. 'Ma' Fisher Mrs. 'Ma' Fisher   See fewer
Alan Edwards
Frank Harling Frank Harling   See fewer
Claude Gillingwater
J.B. Preston J.B. Preston   See fewer
Ernie Alexander
Jimmy (uncredited) Jimmy (uncredited)   See fewer
William Burress
Andrew Barnabas (uncredited) Andrew Barnabas (uncredited)   See fewer
Dora Clement
Mrs. John Preston (uncredited) Mrs. John Preston (uncredited)   See fewer
Heinie Conklin
Excursion Boat Passenger (uncredited) Excursion Boat Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
Nick Copeland
Elevator Operator (uncredited) Elevator Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Sherry Hall
Ship #1 Officer (uncredited) Ship #1 Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Hart
Perry (uncredited) Perry (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Hearn
Automobile Attendant (uncredited) Automobile Attendant (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Herbert
2nd Drunk (uncredited) 2nd Drunk (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Lane
Mr. Weitzenkorn (uncredited) Mr. Weitzenkorn (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson
Excursion Boat Passenger (uncredited) Excursion Boat Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
Sidney Miller
Gatekeeper at Box Factory (uncredited) Gatekeeper at Box Factory (uncredited)   See fewer
Lee Phelps
Process Server (uncredited) Process Server (uncredited)   See fewer
Purnell Pratt
John Preston (uncredited) John Preston (uncredited)   See fewer
Buddy Roosevelt
Boat Ticket-Taker (uncredited) Boat Ticket-Taker (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Tucker
Mr. Edwards (uncredited) Mr. Edwards (uncredited)   See fewer
Niles Welch
Ship #2 Officer (uncredited) Ship #2 Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Williams
Smith (uncredited) Smith (uncredited)   See fewer
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