The Milky Way (1936)
Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan (Lloyd), somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and ... See full summary »
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Burleigh Sullivan -
Gabby Sloan -
Ann Westley -
Mae Sullivan -
Speed McFarland -
Wilbur Austin -
Polly Pringle -
Spider Schultz -
Willard -
Mrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
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Directors:
Leo McCarey , Ray McCarey , Norman Z. McLeodWriters:
Grover Jones (screen play), Frank Butler (screen play), Richard Connell (screen play), Lynn Root (from a play by), Harry Clork (from a play by)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
When a suitable white horse for Burheigh could not be found, make-up artists were called upon to bleach a dark-colored horse blonde.
Quotes
Burleigh Sullivan:
Mr. Sloan, what is color?
Gabby Sloan:
What's what?
Burleigh Sullivan:
Color. That stuff you was talkin' about on the radio. That I got!
Gabby Sloan:
That's what gets a guys name in the newspapers.
Burleigh Sullivan:
Like what, for instance?
Gabby Sloan:
Like what? What?
Burleigh Sullivan:
I mean like who, for instance.
Gabby Sloan:
It's what makes a man ...
Goofs
As Ann Westley says, "This program is coming to you through the courtesy of Amalgamated Gas,", the word "amalgamated" does not match her lip movements and is clearly spoken by different voice. (approx. 24:55 into the film, NTSC)
Crazy Credits
After the Paramount logo is seen, a cow's head is superimposed on the logo. The cow then moos in what appears to be a parody of the MGM Lion's roar. The image of the cow transitions to a photo book with images of cows in the background and the credits are printed on top. A hand pages through the book.
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The Milky Way(1935) (uncredited)
Words by Tot Seymour
Music by Vee Lawnhurst
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ComedyDetails
Release Date:
7 February 1936Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,032,000 (estimated)
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