Beautiful But Broke
1944, English. Directed by Charles Barton.
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Theatrical agent Waldo Main is inducted into the army, and turns his now clientless agency over to his secretary Dottie Duncan. Dottie decides to organize an all-girl orchestra to fill the void caused by so many orchestra members being called to service due to WWII, and joins struggling singers/songwriters Sally Richards and Sue Ford in this endeavor. Dottie's screwball schemes to get engagements for the group often lead to disaster.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Charles BartonDirector
- Joan DavisDottie Duncan
- Jane FrazeeSally Richards
- John HubbardBill Drake
- Judy ClarkSue Ford
- Bob HaymesJack Foster
- Willie West and McGintyCarpenters
- Danny MummertRollo
- Byron FoulgerMaxwell McKay
- George McKayStation Master
- Ferris TaylorMayor
- Isabel WithersMrs. Grayson
- John EldredgeWaldo Main
Details
- Released
- 28 January 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Housman, Monte Brice
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Beautiful But Broke runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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Beautiful But Broke is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Beautiful But Broke on?
Beautiful But Broke isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 January 1944. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beautiful But Broke?
If you liked Beautiful But Broke, try A Song Is Born, The Big Store, Footlight Parade.
Who directed Beautiful But Broke?
Beautiful But Broke (1944) was directed by Charles Barton and stars Joan Davis, Jane Frazee, John Hubbard.