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The Show-Off (1946)

The Show-Off poster
Directed by
Harry Beaumont
Genre
comedy film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 23m
Rated
NR
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A loud and boastful man constantly tries to impress his girlfriend and her family. His wild claims and clumsy schemes lead to a series of funny misunderstandings.

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What happens

The Show-Off is a 1946 American comedy film directed by Harry Beaumont based on the play of the same name by George Kelly. It stars Red Skelton and Marilyn Maxwell. It was previously filmed in 1926 as The Show-Off starring Ford Sterling, Lois Wilson and Louise Brooks and in 1934 as The Show-Off with Spencer Tracy and Madge Evans. Lois Wilson also appeared in the 1934 version, but in a different role. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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