Dangerous Number (1937)
A RED-HEADED WOMAN WAS THE CAUSE OF IT ALL!
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.
Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: January 22, 1937
Cast
- Robert Young - Hank
- Ann Sothern - Eleanor
- Reginald Owen - William
- Cora Witherspoon - Gypsy
- Dean Jagger - Dillman
- Marla Shelton - Vera
- Franklin Pangborn - Hotel Desk Clerk
- Barnett Parker - Minehardi
- Charles Trowbridge - Hotel Manager
- Irving Bacon - Detective
Screenplay
- Carey Wilson (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Leonard Smith
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
japan, marriage, screwball comedy, silk
More Films by Director: Richard Thorpe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dangerous Number about?
- 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.
- Who directed Dangerous Number?
- Dangerous Number was directed by Richard Thorpe.
- Who stars in Dangerous Number?
- Dangerous Number stars Robert Young, Ann Sothern, Reginald Owen, Cora Witherspoon, Dean Jagger, Marla Shelton.
- How long is Dangerous Number?
- Dangerous Number has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Dangerous Number?
- Dangerous Number is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Dangerous Number produced?
- Dangerous Number was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dangerous Number?
- The themes of Dangerous Number include: Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.