
Shoot the Works
Comedy
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.
Top Cast


Jack Oakie
Jack Oakie
Nicky Nelson
Jack Oakie
Nicky Nelson


Ben Bernie
Ben Bernie
Joe Davis
Ben Bernie
Joe Davis


Dorothy Dell
Dorothy Dell
Lily Raquel
Dorothy Dell
Lily Raquel


Alison Skipworth
Alison Skipworth
The Countess
Alison Skipworth
The Countess


Roscoe Karns
Roscoe Karns
Sailor Burke
Roscoe Karns
Sailor Burke


Arline Judge
Arline Judge
Jackie Donovan
Arline Judge
Jackie Donovan


William Frawley
William Frawley
Larry Hale
William Frawley
Larry Hale


Lew Cody
Lew Cody
Axel Hanratty
Lew Cody
Axel Hanratty


Paul Cavanagh
Paul Cavanagh
Alvin Ritchie
Paul Cavanagh
Alvin Ritchie
Monte Vandergrift
Monte Vandergrift
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Monte Vandergrift
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