They Asked For It (1939)
They prayed for a murder...and got more than they bargained for!
In this crime drama, the owner and chief editor of a newspaper gets together with two college pals and begins looking into the strange death of an old hermit who lived on the fringe of town.
Director: Frank McDonald
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: May 20, 1939
Cast
- William Lundigan - Steve Lewis
- Joy Hodges - Mary Lou Carroll
- Michael Whalen - Howard Adams
- Isabel Jewell - Molly Herkimer
- Lyle Talbot - Marty Collins
- Thomas Beck - Dr. Peter Sparks
- Spencer Charters - Chief Lawson
- James Bush - Tucker Tyler
- Charles Halton - Dr. Tyler
- Edward McWade - 'Pi' Kelly
Screenplay
- James B. Lowell (Story)
- Arthur T. Horman (Screenplay)
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
small town, murder, sweetheart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is They Asked For It about?
- In this crime drama, the owner and chief editor of a newspaper gets together with two college pals and begins looking into the strange death of an old hermit who lived on the fringe of town.
- Who directed They Asked For It?
- They Asked For It was directed by Frank McDonald.
- Who stars in They Asked For It?
- They Asked For It stars William Lundigan, Joy Hodges, Michael Whalen, Isabel Jewell, Lyle Talbot, Thomas Beck.
- How long is They Asked For It?
- They Asked For It has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is They Asked For It?
- They Asked For It is a Romance, Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was They Asked For It produced?
- They Asked For It was produced in United States of America.