Characters & Themes
Broadway Bill (1934) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1934 · 104 mins · English
- Directed by
- Frank Capra
- Starring
- Ward Bond, Irving Bacon, Myrna Loy, Margaret Hamilton, Walter Connolly, Lucille Ball
The film follows Dan Brooks, fed up with tycoon J.L. Higgins’ control over his family. After quitting his managerial job at Higgins’ paper‑box factory, Dan devotes himself to his racehorse Broadway Bill. With little money, he is jailed over a $150 debt for horse feed, but a sudden fraud scheme offers a possible way out.
On this page (2)
Characters, themes & setting
Broadway Bill (1934) Characters & Themes Coming Soon
The character, theme and setting guide of Broadway Bill (1934) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like Broadway Bill
Similar movies to Broadway Bill: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
Broadway Bill (1934) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about Broadway Bill in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app