Shoot the Works
1934, English. Directed by Wesley Ruggles.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Wesley RugglesDirector
- Jack OakieNicky Nelson
- Ben BernieJoe Davis
- Dorothy DellLily Raquel
- Alison SkipworthThe Countess
- Roscoe KarnsSailor Burke
- Arline JudgeJackie Donovan
- William FrawleyLarry Hale
- Lew CodyAxel Hanratty
- Paul CavanaghAlvin Ritchie
- Monte VandergriftMan from Board of Health
- Jill DennettWanda
- Lee KohlmarProf. Jonas
Details
- Released
- 18 July 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Claude Binyon, Howard J. Green, Ben Hecht
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What Shoot the Works is based on
Shoot the Works is adapted from a play or musical.
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Shoot the Works runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
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Shoot the Works is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shoot the Works on?
Shoot the Works isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 July 1934. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shoot the Works?
If you liked Shoot the Works, try Godspell, Better Nate Than Ever, Love Happy.
Who directed Shoot the Works?
Shoot the Works (1934) was directed by Wesley Ruggles and stars Jack Oakie, Ben Bernie, Dorothy Dell.
What is Shoot the Works based on?
Shoot the Works is adapted from a play or musical.