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Give Me a Sailor
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Wikipedia article
'Give Me a Sailor' is a 1938 comedy film directed by Elliott Nugent, starring Martha Raye, Bob Hope, Betty Grable and Jack Whiting. This was Raye and Hope's third film together, the first in which they played the leads.
Plot
Jim and Walter Brewster are brothers and naval officers; both of whom are in love with Nancy Larkin, much to the chagrin of Nancy's sister Letty. Walter has the inside track with Nancy, but Jim & Letty conspire to keep them apart. There are various comic shenanigans and a "Beautiful Legs" contest that Letty enters in error, but wins and becomes an instant celebrity. Fame and fortune are showered upon her and she and Jim realize that they are meant for each other.
Cast
* Martha Raye as Letty Larkin
* Bob Hope as Jim Brewster
* Betty Grable as Nancy Larkin
* Jack Whiting as Walter Brewster
* Clarence Kolb as Captain Tallant
* J.C. Nugent as Mr. Larkin
* Bonnie Jean Churchill as Ethel May Brewster
* Nana Bryant as Mrs. Minnie Brewster
References
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