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By Your Leave (1934)

TV_G 82 min  -  Comedy  -   9 November 1934 (USA)
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In the midst of a mid-life crisis, Henry Smith convinces his wife, Ellen, that they should take separate one-week vacations... See full summary »

Director:

Lloyd Corrigan

Writers:

Gladys Hurlbut (play), Emma B.C. Wells (play), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Frank Morgan, Genevieve Tobin and Neil Hamilton
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Frank Morgan ...
Henry Smith
Genevieve Tobin Genevieve Tobin ...
Ellen Smith
Neil Hamilton Neil Hamilton ...
David Mackenzie
Marian Nixon ...
Andree
Glenn Anders Glenn Anders ...
Freddie Wilkins
Gene Lockhart ...
Skeets
Margaret Hamilton ...
Whiffen
Betty Grable ...
Frances Gretchell
Charles Ray Charles Ray ...
Leonard Purcell
Lona Andre Lona Andre ...
Florence Purcell
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Storyline

In the midst of a mid-life crisis, Henry Smith convinces his wife, Ellen, that they should take separate one-week vacations, with no questions asked. He tries to sow some wild oats with a show girl and a paid escort, while she reacquaints herself with a childhood friend, now a famous explorer. Both get more than they bargained for. Written by Arthur Hausner <genart@volcano.net>  

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Explorer | Vacation | Drunkenness | Hangover | Housewife  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Three cast members listed in contemporary news items did not appear or were not identifiable in the movie. These were: Erik Rhodes, Hilda Vaughn and Sheila Terry. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Glenn Anders' onscreen credits lists his character name as Freddie Wilkins, but he's called Freddie Clark throughout the movie. See more »

Soundtracks

"Far Above Cayuga's Waters"
(ca 1870) (uncredited)
(Cornell University's alma mater)
Music (from the song "Annie Lisle") by H.S. Thompson (1857)
Lyrics by Archibald Croswell-Weeks and Wilmot Moses Smith (ca 1870)
Sung a cappella by Gene Lockhart See more »