The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
Ogden Spencer Trulow III is a wealthy kleptomaniac who turned to stealing when he was spurned by a girl. His psychoanalyst advises him to find another girl for a cure. He fastens his interest upon Sally Martin, who happens to be engaged in helping some crooks steal a valuable necklace.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- George MarshallDirector
- Eddie MoranScreenplay
- Walter DeLeonScreenplay
- Earl BaldwinScreenplay
- Werner R. HeymannOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Eddie BrackenOgden Spencer Trulow III
- Veronica LakeSally Martin
- Albert DekkerPolice Inspector Callahan
- Frank FentonMr. Phillips
- George ZuccoDr. Pavel Storasky
- Donald MacBrideMr. Kratz
- Lewis L. RussellHenry Carteret
- Norma VardenFlora Carteret
- Ralph PetersMr. Reddy
- Bobby WatsonEdwards
- Lyle LatellTony
- Edmund MacDonaldSlasher
Stills
Themes
detectiveslapstick comedymaideccentric millionairekleptomaniacjewel thievesflagpole sittingdumb blondehiding under a table