Strictly Dynamite
One moment he's boinin' up, the next despondinct!
1934•1h 11m•
★6.5(4 ratings)
ComedyMusic
Overview
A failed poet ends up becoming a gag writer for a bombastic comedian.
Director
Elliott NugentWriters
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One moment he's boinin' up, the next despondinct!
A failed poet ends up becoming a gag writer for a bombastic comedian.
Sourwood
The film's tagline is: "One moment he's boinin' up, the next despondinct!"
The runtime is 71 minutes (1h 11m).
The film was directed by Elliott Nugent.
The screenplay was written by Maurine Dallas Watkins and Ralph Spence.
The score was composed by Roy Webb.
Cinematography was handled by Edward Cronjager.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0025838.
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Good
4 votes
Strictly Dynamite
Released
NR
English
United States of America
