Give Me a Sailor
1938, English. Directed by Elliott Nugent.
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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!
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Elliott NugentDirector
- Martha RayeLetty Larkin
- Bob HopeJim Brewster
- Betty GrableNancy Larkin
- Jack WhitingWalter Brewster
- Clarence KolbCaptain Tallant
- J. C. NugentMr. Larkin
- Bonnie Jean ChurchillEthel May Brewster
- Nana BryantMrs. Brewster
- John Henry AllenMessenger Boy (uncredited)
- Irving BaconThe Druggist (uncredited)
- Bobby BarberSailor (uncredited)
- Eddie BordenReporter (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 August 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Doris Anderson, Frank Butler
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How long is Give Me a Sailor?
Give Me a Sailor runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Give Me a Sailor have a post-credits scene?
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Give Me a Sailor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Give Me a Sailor is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Give Me a Sailor on?
Give Me a Sailor isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Give Me a Sailor?
If you liked Give Me a Sailor, try White Christmas, 27 Dresses, Man's Favorite Sport?.
Who directed Give Me a Sailor?
Give Me a Sailor (1938) was directed by Elliott Nugent and stars Martha Raye, Bob Hope, Betty Grable.