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Dangerous Number (1937)

Overview

ComedyRomance

Hank Medhill, artificial silk manufacturer, has returned to the U.S. from Japan to learn that his former girlfriend, Eleanor Breen is about to marry. Hank convinces Eleanor to leave the groom-to-be and marry him. Shortly after the marriage, they discover that they have nothing in common. They separate. Hank decides to pick any name from the phone book and date them. That date results in a wild and frightful night for Hank, thanks to Eleanor's clever plan.

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japanmarriagescrewball comedysilk
Richard Thorpe

Director

Richard Thorpe

ReleasedJan 22, 1937
Runtime1h 11m
StatusReleased
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top Cast

Robert Young

Robert Young

Hank

Ann Sothern

Ann Sothern

Eleanor

Reginald Owen

Reginald Owen

William

Cora Witherspoon

Cora Witherspoon

Gypsy

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Dillman

Marla Shelton

Marla Shelton

Vera

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Hotel Desk Clerk

Barnett Parker

Barnett Parker

Minehardi

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

Hotel Manager

Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Detective

Jane Barnes

Jane Barnes

Actress

Clem Bevans

Clem Bevans

Monte Christo (Actor Friend)

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Jeffers Gass - Justice of the Peace

Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

Policeman

James Flavin

James Flavin

Cab Driver

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