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You Said a Mouthful

  • 1932
  • Passed
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
592
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Ginger Rogers, Joe E. Brown, and Allen 'Farina' Hoskins in You Said a Mouthful (1932)
Comedy

Shipping clerk Joe Holt is mistaken for a swimming champion and expected to compete in a long-distance swim race off Catalina Island.Shipping clerk Joe Holt is mistaken for a swimming champion and expected to compete in a long-distance swim race off Catalina Island.Shipping clerk Joe Holt is mistaken for a swimming champion and expected to compete in a long-distance swim race off Catalina Island.

  • Director
    • Lloyd Bacon
  • Writers
    • Robert Lord
    • Bolton Mallory
    • William B. Dover
  • Stars
    • Joe E. Brown
    • Ginger Rogers
    • Preston Foster
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    592
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lloyd Bacon
    • Writers
      • Robert Lord
      • Bolton Mallory
      • William B. Dover
    • Stars
      • Joe E. Brown
      • Ginger Rogers
      • Preston Foster
    • 19User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Top Cast25

    Joe E. Brown
    Joe E. Brown
    • Joe Holt
    Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers
    • Alice Brandon
    Preston Foster
    Preston Foster
    • Ed Dover
    • (as Preston S. Foster)
    Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
    Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
    • Sam Wellington
    • (as Farina)
    Harry Gribbon
    Harry Gribbon
    • Harry Daniels
    Edwin Maxwell
    Edwin Maxwell
    • Dr. Vorse
    Sheila Terry
    Sheila Terry
    • Cora Norton
    Walter Walker
    • Tom Brandon
    Oscar Apfel
    Oscar Apfel
    • Armstrong
    • (uncredited)
    Spencer Bell
    • Porter
    • (uncredited)
    Don Brodie
    Don Brodie
    • Judge's Assistant
    • (uncredited)
    William Burress
    William Burress
    • Roger Colby
    • (uncredited)
    A.S. 'Pop' Byron
    A.S. 'Pop' Byron
    • Elliott
    • (uncredited)
    Eddy Chandler
    Eddy Chandler
    • Harbor Steward
    • (uncredited)
    James Eagles
    • Messenger
    • (uncredited)
    Bess Flowers
    Bess Flowers
    • Race Fan on Boat
    • (uncredited)
    June Gittelson
    June Gittelson
    • Fat Swimmer in Lane #1
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Hagney
    Frank Hagney
    • Holt's Manager
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lloyd Bacon
    • Writers
      • Robert Lord
      • Bolton Mallory
      • William B. Dover
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews19

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      According to studio records, shooting took 31 days.
    • Goofs
      During the swim in the middle of the Gulf of Catalina, Joe can often be seen at the water's surface when shown from above, yet his feet are seen close to touching bottom (such as when he believes a shark is nibbling at his toes) when shown from below, making the water only a few feet deep if the case.
    • Quotes
      • Joe Holt: I don't know who they think I am, but, I know that I'm somebody else.
    • Soundtracks
      Avalon
      (uncredited)
      Composed by Vincent Rose
      Based on "E lucevan le stelle" from "Tosca" by Giacomo Puccini
      [Played during the opening photo credits and often in the score]

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 8, 1932 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Galopperande fisken
    • Filming locations
      • William Wrigley Jr. Summer Cottage or Mt. Ada, 76 Wrigley Road, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA(outdoor balcony overlooking Avalon Bay)
    • Production company
      • First National Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $223,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 10m(70 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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