Movie

Give Me a Sailor

“3 CHEERS! RAYE! RAYE! RAYE!”

★ 6.1(7)19381h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Elliott Nugent
Release date: 1938-08-19
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Give Me a Sailor

Give Me a Sailor is a 1938 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Elliott Nugent, starring Martha Raye, Bob Hope and Betty Grable. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Give Me a Sailor in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jim and Walter are two brother sailors in the United States Navy. Walter tells Jim as soon as they get home he is going to ask his beautiful girlfriend, Nancy Larkin to marry him. But Jim is also in love with Nancy so he begs Nancy's ugly duckling sister, Letty to help break Walter and Nancy up. Letty agrees only under one condition, he help her to win Walter!

Cast

Martha Raye

Letty Larkin

Bob Hope

Jim Brewster

Betty Grable

Nancy Larkin

Jack Whiting

Walter Brewster

Clarence Kolb

Captain Tallant

J. C. Nugent

Mr. Larkin

Bonnie Jean Churchill

Ethel May Brewster

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Brewster

John Henry Allen

Messenger Boy (uncredited)

Irving Bacon

The Druggist (uncredited)

Bobby Barber

Sailor (uncredited)

Eddie Borden

Reporter (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

navybrotherromantic rivalryromcomcontestsailordomesticitychildhood crushmiddle of nowhereugly ducklingmusical comedybrotherssistersfriends to loverscompetition winner

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Give Me a Sailor in Australia?+

Give Me a Sailor is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Give Me a Sailor on Netflix?+

Give Me a Sailor is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Give Me a Sailor?+

Give Me a Sailor has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Give Me a Sailor?+

Give Me a Sailor stars Martha Raye, Bob Hope, Betty Grable, Jack Whiting and Clarence Kolb.

When did Give Me a Sailor come out?+

Give Me a Sailor is a 1938 movie directed by Elliott Nugent.

What genre is Give Me a Sailor?+

Give Me a Sailor is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Give Me a Sailor?+

Give Me a Sailor was directed by Elliott Nugent.