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21 October 1938 (USA)
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When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she proves them wrong. full summary | add synopsis
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good movie, a must see for true movie buffs
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Barbara Stanwyck | ... | Melsa Manton | |
| Henry Fonda | ... | Peter Ames | |
| Sam Levene | ... | Lieutenant Brent | |
| Frances Mercer | ... | Helen Frayne | |
| Stanley Ridges | ... | Edward Norris | |
| Whitney Bourne | ... | Pat James | |
| Vickie Lester | ... | Kit Beverly (as Vicki Lester) | |
| Ann Evers | ... | Lee Wilson | |
| Catherine O'Quinn | ... | Dora Fenton | |
| Linda Perry | ... | Myra Frost (as Linda Terry) | |
| Eleanor Hansen | ... | Jane | |
| Hattie McDaniel | ... | Hilda (as Hattie McDaniels) | |
| James Burke | ... | Sullivan | |
| Paul Guilfoyle | ... | Bat Regan | |
| Penny Singleton | ... | Frances Glesk |
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80 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (RCA Victor System)
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The first of three screen teamings of Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck. All were comedies.
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Melsa Manton:
[storms into the room and slaps the first man she sees] Are you Peter Ames?
Peter's Secretary: No...
Peter Ames: But I am...
Melsa Manton: [Slaps Peter]
Peter Ames: [Slaps Melsa] To complete the circle.
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Peter's Secretary: No...
Peter Ames: But I am...
Melsa Manton: [Slaps Peter]
Peter Ames: [Slaps Melsa] To complete the circle.
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Home on the Range
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This is one pip of a movie, that is definitely funnier now in the age of political correctness. An obscure comedy that truly utilizes all the cast members involved in a great screwball of a movie. If you truly are a movie buff and love the classics, this is one movie you must find and watch for yourself. Some exceptionally classic lines that are true today as they were back in 1938.