Sailor's Luck (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1933, Sailor's Luck is a comedy film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. U.S. sailor Jimmy Harrigan, on shore leave in San Pedro, meets and falls for Sally Brent She promises to wait for him when he ships out to San Francisco, but Jimmy becomes jealous and tells her off when he learns Sally has entered a marathon dance contest sponsored by a lecherous snake named Baron Portola. Along with several of his Navy pals, Jimmy goes to the ballroom the night of the dance marathon, to try to change Sally's mind and win her back.
Who’s in it. Sailor's Luck stars James Dunn as Jimmy Fenimore Harrigan, Sally Eilers as Sally Brent, Victor Jory as Baron Portola aka Darrow and Sammy Cohen as Barnacle Benny Cohen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Sailor's Luck has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sailor's Luck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sailor's Luck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sailor's Luck (1933)?
- In US, Sailor's Luck is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sailor's Luck worth watching?
- Sailor's Luck holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sailor's Luck?
- Sailor's Luck stars James Dunn, Sally Eilers, Victor Jory, Sammy Cohen and Frank Moran.
- When was Sailor's Luck released?
- Sailor's Luck was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.