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Oh, Sailor, Behave!

6.0 (4 votes)• 1930• 70m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

Based on the farcical stage play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning* writer Elmer Rice, Oh, Sailor Behave! is a movie Musical with a split personality. Nanette Dodge (Irene Delroy) falls for newspaper reporter Charlie Carroll (Charles King) who is on assignment in Venice to land an interview with Romanian General Skulany (Noah Beery). Our couple is split apart by a pair of storylines - Nanette tries to woo a Russian prince (Lowell Sherman) who is blackmailing her sister, while Charlie, following a lead to the general, finds himself Romantically involved with Kunegundi (Vivien Oakland), "the general's favorite."

Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Archie Mayo

Starring Cast: Irene Delroy, Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, Lowell Sherman, Vivien Oakland, Noah Beery

Cast

Irene Delroy

Nanette Dodge

Ole Olsen

Simon

Chic Johnson

Peter

Lowell Sherman

Prince Kosloff

Vivien Oakland

Kunegundi

Noah Beery

Romanian General

Lotti Loder

Louisa

Charles Judels

De Medici

Lawrence Grant

Von Klaus

Gino Corrado

Stephan

Hallam Cooley

Charles King

Charlie Carroll

Elise Bartlett

Mitzi

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

Read and share community scores for Oh, Sailor, Behave!

2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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