No Hands on the Clock
“MYSTERY...MADNESS...MURDER!”
Synopsis
A wise-cracking private detective's honeymoon is interrupted by a kidnapping case.
Top Cast
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Chester Morris
Detective Humphrey Campbell
Jean Parker
Mrs. Louise Campbell
Rose Hobart
Mrs. Marion West
Dick Purcell
Red Harris
Astrid Allwyn
Gypsy Toland
Rod Cameron
Tom Reed
Lorin Raker
Clyde Copley
Billie Seward
Rose Madden
George Watts
Oscar Flack
James Kirkwood
Warren Benedict
Robert Middlemass
Police Chief Bates
Ralph Sanford
Officer Gimble
Grant Withers
Harry Belding
George J. Lewis
Dave Paulson
Milburn Stone
FBI Agent
Keye Luke
Severino
Jack Norton
Bartender at The Nugget Room
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- No Hands on the Clock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Maxwell Shane, Daniel Mainwaring
Paul Sawtell
Fred Jackman Jr.
William H. Ziegler
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
Frank McDonald
Director
William H. Ziegler
Editor
William H. Pine
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
William C. Thomas
Producer
Fred Jackman Jr.
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Hands on the Clock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is No Hands on the Clock about?
A wise-cracking private detective's honeymoon is interrupted by a kidnapping case.
Who directed No Hands on the Clock?
No Hands on the Clock was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in No Hands on the Clock?
The principal cast of No Hands on the Clock includes Chester Morris, Jean Parker, Rose Hobart, Dick Purcell, Astrid Allwyn.
When was No Hands on the Clock released and how long is it?
No Hands on the Clock was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for No Hands on the Clock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Hands on the Clock was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is No Hands on the Clock based on a book or true story?
No Hands on the Clock is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Mainwaring".
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Hands on the Clock?
No Hands on the Clock holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).