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Girls Can Play (1937)

Movie ★ 5.2 59 min

Drama Crime

The Hollywood Post's sports writer, Jimmy Jones (Charles Quigley), yearns to be a crime reporter, and thus looks for foul play on even the most routine assignments. In writing a piece about a girl's softball team, Jimmy discovers that their sponsor, Foy Harris (John Gallaudet), is a notorious racketeer who has supposedly gone straight. Jimmy suspects Foy is still up to no good. He begins hanging around the team to do a bit of snooping, and also to be near the cute new pitcher, Ann Casey (Jacqueline Wells).

Lambert Hillyer Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 23, 1937
Runtime
59 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0028933
Language

Themes

Cast

Charles Quigley Charles Quigley Jimmy Jones Julie Bishop Julie Bishop Ann Casey John Gallaudet John Gallaudet Foy Harris Rita Hayworth Rita Hayworth Sue Collins Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Det. Lt. Ed Flannagan Gene Morgan Gene Morgan Pete, press photographer sidekick Joseph Crehan Joseph Crehan Editor Brophy John Tyrrell John Tyrrell Danny Maschio George McKay George McKay Sluggy, the stuttering umpire Patricia Farr Patricia Farr Peanuts O'Malley Harry Tyler Harry Tyler Sports Editor Dugan Lucille Lund Lucille Lund Line Place-holder Jane Harmon Beatrice Blinn Beatrice Blinn Waitress May Richard Terry Henchman Cisto George Lloyd George Lloyd Phil Balter, escapee James Flavin James Flavin Det. Bill O'Malley Evelyn Selbie Evelyn Selbie Restaurant Fortune Teller Richard Kipling Mr. Raymond

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Frequently asked questions

What is Girls Can Play about?
The Hollywood Post's sports writer, Jimmy Jones (Charles Quigley), yearns to be a crime reporter, and thus looks for foul play on even the most routine assignments. In writing a piece about a girl's softball team, Jimmy discovers that their sponsor, Foy Harris (John Gallaudet), is a notorious racketeer who has supposedly gone straight. Jimmy suspects Foy is still up to no good. He begins hanging around the team to do a bit of snooping, and also to be near the cute new pitcher, Ann Casey (Jacqueline Wells).
Who directed Girls Can Play?
Girls Can Play was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Girls Can Play?
Girls Can Play stars Charles Quigley, Julie Bishop, John Gallaudet, Rita Hayworth.
When was Girls Can Play released?
Girls Can Play is a 1937 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Girls Can Play?
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