Going Places (1939)
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10% want to see it
(20 ratings)
Louis Armstrong steals the show as the groom to Jeepers Creepers, a skittish racehorse that can only settle down and run when Armstrong croons him the horse's namesake song. The main story concerns a plucky, ingenious salesman, who needing business, poses as a steeplechase jockey and endears… More Louis Armstrong steals the show as the groom to Jeepers Creepers, a skittish racehorse that can only settle down and run when Armstrong croons him the horse's namesake song. The main story concerns a plucky, ingenious salesman, who needing business, poses as a steeplechase jockey and endears himself to a prominent stable owner and his lovely niece. Romantic sparks fly between the girl and the sly fellow and his ruse works well until he is assigned to ride Jeepers Creepers, in the big race. The trouble is, the salesman doesn't know how to ride. On the day of the big race, the horse is extra nervous until Armstrong and a full band ride up beside him and begin performing. The horse then runs like the champ he is, insuring that the salesman gets his girl. Sure, it's a lot of horsefeathers, but who watches these old musicals for the plot? The story was filmed twice before as Hottentot and Polo Joe. Look for Ronald Reagan in a minor role as the stable owner's playboy son. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ray Enright
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
Unrated,
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Cast
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Dick Powell
as Peter Mason
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Anita Louise
as Ellen Parker
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Allen Jenkins
as Droopy
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Ronald Reagan
as Jack Withering
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Walter Catlett
as Franklin Dexter
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Harold Huber
as Maxie Miller
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Larry Williams
as Frank
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Thurston Hall
as Col. Withering
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Minna Gombell
as Cora Withering
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Joyce Compton
as Jean
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Robert Warwick
as Walter Frome
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Louis Armstrong
as Gabe
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Maxine Sullivan
as Specialty
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Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Black Groom
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Ward Bond
as Patrolman Clarence
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Sidney Bracey
as Cooper
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Eddy Chandler
as Cop
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Joe Cunningham
as Night Clerk
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Jesse Graves
as Butler
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John Harron
as Guest
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Frank Mayo
as Flagman
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Ferdinand Munier
as Mr. Beckman
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George H. Reed
as Sam
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John Ridgely
as Desk Clerk
- Janet Shaw
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Rosella Towne
as Young Lady
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Charlotte Treadway
as Woman Guest
