Advice to the Lovelorn (1933)
HE KNOWS ALL THE ANSWERS TO THE LOVE PROBLEMS OF 10,000 WOMEN...
Los Angeles newspaper reporter Toby Prentiss is continually in trouble with his editor. He is demoted to running the paper's "Miss Lonelyhearts" advice column because he missed the scoop on a major earthquake whilst out on the town. Determined to be fired from the column he starts to give crazy advice to the readers, but this only makes him even more popular.
Director: Alfred L. Werker
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: December 1, 1933
Cast
- Lee Tracy - Toby Prentiss
- Sally Blane - Louise
- Paul Harvey - Gaskell
- Sterling Holloway - Benny
- C. Henry Gordon - Kane
- Isabel Jewell - Rose
- Jean Adair
- Franklyn Ardell
- Bonnie Bannon
- May Boley
Screenplay
- Nathanael West (Novel)
- Leonard Praskins
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: James Van Trees
Editing: Allen McNeil
Production: 20th Century Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
newspaper
More Films by Director: Alfred L. Werker
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Advice to the Lovelorn about?
- Los Angeles newspaper reporter Toby Prentiss is continually in trouble with his editor. He is demoted to running the paper's "Miss Lonelyhearts" advice column because he missed the scoop on a major earthquake whilst out on the town. Determined to be fired from the column he starts to give crazy advice to the readers, but this only makes him even more popular.
- Who directed Advice to the Lovelorn?
- Advice to the Lovelorn was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
- Who stars in Advice to the Lovelorn?
- Advice to the Lovelorn stars Lee Tracy, Sally Blane, Paul Harvey, Sterling Holloway, C. Henry Gordon, Isabel Jewell.
- How long is Advice to the Lovelorn?
- Advice to the Lovelorn has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Advice to the Lovelorn?
- Advice to the Lovelorn is a Comedy film.
- Where was Advice to the Lovelorn produced?
- Advice to the Lovelorn was produced in United States of America.