A Holy Terror
“He knew horses -- but she knew MEN!”
Synopsis
Eastern millionaire's son Bard finds his father murdered and flies west to see rancher Drew who may know something about it. En route he crashes his plane into Jerry's bathroom; she falls in love with him which makes her suitor Steve jealous.
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George O'Brien
Tony Bard aka Woodbury
Sally Eilers
Jerry Foster
Rita La Roy
Kitty Carroll
Humphrey Bogart
Steve Nash
James Kirkwood
William Drew
Stanley Fields
Butch Morgan
Robert Warwick
John Bard aka Thomas Woodbury
Richard Tucker
Tom Hedges
Earl Pingree
Jim Lawler, Ranch Manager
Buck Bucko
Wranger (uncredited)
George Chandler
Joe, Western Union Clerk (uncredited)
Wong Chung
Cook (uncredited)
John Elliott
Sheriff (uncredited)
Bud Geary
Tony's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Otto Han
Houseboy (uncredited)
Walter Hiers
Traveling Salesman (uncredited)
Fred Kohler Jr.
Party Guest (uncredited)
Jerry Mandy
Louie, the Barber (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Brand
- Original Title
- A Holy Terror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Max Brand
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Cummings
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Holy Terror
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Holy Terror about?
Eastern millionaire's son Bard finds his father murdered and flies west to see rancher Drew who may know something about it. En route he crashes his plane into Jerry's bathroom; she falls in love with him which makes her suitor Steve jealous.
Who directed A Holy Terror?
A Holy Terror was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in A Holy Terror?
The principal cast of A Holy Terror includes George O'Brien, Sally Eilers, Rita La Roy, Humphrey Bogart, James Kirkwood.
When was A Holy Terror released and how long is it?
A Holy Terror was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 53m.
Is A Holy Terror based on a book or true story?
A Holy Terror is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Brand".