The Big Show-Off

Jan 22 1945 Approved 1h 9m
Comedy, Drama, Music

A shy songwriter (Arthur Lake) pretends to be a championship wrestler known as "The Devil" in order to impress a pretty nightclub singer (Dale Evans).

Plot

Joe Bagley, owner of the Blue Heaven Club, tries to foster a romance between shy pianist Sandy Elliott and band vocalist June Mayfield. Joe tells June that Sandy is really a professional, masked wrestler known as "The Devil." Wally Porter, also in love with June doesn't believe the story. The real wrestler breaks a leg in a match and Sandy, in order to keep up the ruse now has to wear a cast on his leg. June attends a match and hears the real Devil announce his engagement to another girl.

Written by

László Vadnay, Richard Weil

Directed by

Howard Bretherton

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Republic Pictures, Spence-Williams Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
116
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA