Party Wire
“Burning the scandal at both ends!”
Synopsis
When a small-town girl's boyfriend leaves in disgrace, gossips spread false reports of her pregnancy.
Top Cast
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Jean Arthur
Marge Oliver
Victor Jory
Matthew Putnam
Helen Lowell
Nettie Putnam
Charley Grapewin
Will Oliver
Clara Blandick
Mathilda Sherman
Geneva Mitchell
Irene Sherman
Maude Eburne
Clara West
Matt McHugh
Bert West
Oscar Apfel
Thomas P. Sherman
Robert Middlemass
Judge Stephen Stephenson
Walter Brennan
Paul - Railroad Telegrapher (uncredited)
Robert Allen
Roy Daniels
Louise Carter
Grandma Kern
Lillian Harmer
Deborah
Adda Gleason
Townswoman
Oliver Eckhardt
Townsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Hill, John Howard Lawson
- Original Title
- Party Wire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Ethel Hill, John Howard Lawson, Bruce Manning
Allen G. Siegler
Viola Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Ethel Hill
Screenplay
Viola Lawrence
Editor
John Howard Lawson
Screenplay
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Party Wire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Party Wire about?
When a small-town girl's boyfriend leaves in disgrace, gossips spread false reports of her pregnancy.
Who directed Party Wire?
Party Wire was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in Party Wire?
The principal cast of Party Wire includes Jean Arthur, Victor Jory, Helen Lowell, Charley Grapewin, Clara Blandick.
When was Party Wire released and how long is it?
Party Wire was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Is Party Wire based on a book or true story?
Party Wire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bruce Manning".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Party Wire?
Party Wire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).