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When's Your Birthday?

  • 19371937
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 15m
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5.6/10
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Joe E. Brown and Edgar Kennedy in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
  • Comedy
  • Sport
Some shady characters discover that a sad sack nightclub bus boy has the ability to predict outcomes of races and other events through astrology.Some shady characters discover that a sad sack nightclub bus boy has the ability to predict outcomes of races and other events through astrology.Some shady characters discover that a sad sack nightclub bus boy has the ability to predict outcomes of races and other events through astrology.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
186
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  • Directors
    • Harry Beaumont
    • Robert Clampett(animation sequences)
  • Writers
    • Harry Clork(screenplay)
    • John Frederick Ballard(from a play by)
    • Harvey Gates(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Joe E. Brown
    • Marian Marsh
    • Fred Keating
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  • Directors
    • Harry Beaumont
    • Robert Clampett(animation sequences)
  • Writers
    • Harry Clork(screenplay)
    • John Frederick Ballard(from a play by)
    • Harvey Gates(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Joe E. Brown
    • Marian Marsh
    • Fred Keating
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    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Jimmy O'Gatty in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Jimmy O'Gatty in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Fred Keating in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Fred Keating in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Margaret Hamilton and Joe E. Brown in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Joe E. Brown, Maude Eburne, Suzanne Kaaren, and Edgar Kennedy in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Joe E. Brown in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Joe E. Brown, Maude Eburne, Suzanne Kaaren, Fred Keating, and Marian Marsh in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Joe E. Brown and Marian Marsh in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Granville Bates, Joe E. Brown, Frank Jenks, Suzanne Kaaren, Marian Marsh, and Minor Watson in When's Your Birthday? (1937)
    Joe E. Brown in When's Your Birthday? (1937)

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    Joe E. Brown
    Joe E. Brown
    • Dustin Willoughbyas Dustin Willoughby
    Marian Marsh
    Marian Marsh
    • Jerry Grantas Jerry Grant
    Fred Keating
    Fred Keating
    • Larry Burkeas Larry Burke
    Edgar Kennedy
    Edgar Kennedy
    • Mr. Basscombeas Mr. Basscombe
    Maude Eburne
    Maude Eburne
    • Mrs. Basscombeas Mrs. Basscombe
    Suzanne Kaaren
    Suzanne Kaaren
    • Diane Basscombeas Diane Basscombe
    Margaret Hamilton
    Margaret Hamilton
    • Mossyas Mossy
    Minor Watson
    Minor Watson
    • Reganas Regan
    Frank Jenks
    Frank Jenks
    • Leftyas Lefty
    Don Rowan
    Don Rowan
    • Steveas Steve
    Granville Bates
    Granville Bates
    • Judge O'Dayas Judge O'Day
    Charles Judels
    Charles Judels
    • Headwaiteras Headwaiter
    Corky
    • Zodiacas Zodiac
    Manny Harmon and His Orchestra
    • Nightclub Orchestraas Nightclub Orchestra
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Dustin's Traineras Dustin's Trainer
    • (uncredited)
    Bobby Barber
    Bobby Barber
    • Nightclub Waiter Who Drops Flower Pot on Judgeas Nightclub Waiter Who Drops Flower Pot on Judge
    • (uncredited)
    Don 'Red' Barry
    Don 'Red' Barry
    • Marty - Gunmanas Marty - Gunman
    • (uncredited)
    Ward Bond
    Ward Bond
    • Police Detectiveas Police Detective
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Harry Beaumont
      • Robert Clampett(animation sequences) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Harry Clork(screenplay)
      • John Frederick Ballard(from a play by)
      • Harvey Gates(adaptation)
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    Storyline

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    Sad sack Dustin Willoughby is a true believer in the power of astrology. His adherence to the forecasts of his horoscope has alienated his fiancée and cost him his job at the bank. While working as a lowly bus boy in a nightclub, he catches the attention of some high-stakes gamblers with his ability to forecast race results and establishes himself as an astrologer to high society clients.The high rollers mistakenly confuse his horoscope with that of professional boxer "The Salvador Slayer", and bet the ranch on the unknown Central-American pugilist. After they realize their error, they force Dustin into the ring to try and help save the day. —duke1029@aol.com
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • Passed
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The original prints of this film had a Technicolor animation sequence, created by Robert Clampett and Leon Schlesinger.
    • Quotes

      Bartender at Charity Bazarr: [with wine bottle] Shall I pour it sir?

      Mr. Henry Basscombe: [sarcastically] What do you expect it to... sweat itself out?

    • Connections
      References Mary of Scotland (1936)
    • Soundtracks
      The Toreador Song
      (1875) (uncredited)

      from "Carmen"

      Music by Georges Bizet

      Played in the opening cartoon sequence

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    Top review
    6/10
    It Was Written In The Stars
    When's Your Birthday is one of a series of low budget comedies that Joe E. Brown did after leaving the comfort and trappings of Warner Brothers. Though the production values leave a lot to be desire, Brown is still pretty funny as the astrological driven idiot who when the planets and stars are favorable can't seem to do anything wrong.

    Of course when they're not everything seems to happen to him. It's sort of like Danny Kaye in The Court Jester when he's under that hypnotic spell.

    We first meet Brown as a pug fighter who's fighting just so he can earn enough money to become a Doctor of Astrology. It's a surprise to me too that doctorates are given out in this subject. But it turns out he's good at it. Give him a horse's birthday and he can handicap a winner. That's a desirable talent though in the end Brown returns to the fight game. How does it end? For reference see the Cagney-O'Brien film, The Irish In Us from Brown's former studio to find out.

    Joe E. Brown gets some good support from Marian Marsh as his sweetheart and Edgar Kennedy as his prospective father-in-law. See how Kennedy gets taken like Lou Costello with predictable results. Ward Bond has a small role as a cop and gamblers Frank Jenks and Minor Watson who see a gold mine in Brown are also good.

    Too bad this one didn't have good major studio production values, it would be a classic today.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1937 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Stjärnsmällen
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, USA
    • Production company
      • David L. Loew Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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