The Perfect Specimen
“When a PERFECT specimen Meets a PERFECT nuisance It's PERFECT Entertainment!”
Synopsis
Raised in seclusion to be the epitome of mental, physical and moral perfection, Gerald Beresford Wicks is resigned to following his grandmother's wishes until a chance encounter with Mona Carter leads him into the outside world.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-18
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
Gerald Beresford Wicks
Joan Blondell
Mona Carter
Hugh Herbert
Killigrew Shaw
Edward Everett Horton
Mr. Grattan
Dick Foran
Jink Carter
Beverly Roberts
Alicia Brackett
May Robson
Mrs. Leona Wicks
Allen Jenkins
Pinky
Dennie Moore
Clarabelle
Hugh O'Connell
Hotel Clerk
James Burke
Constable Snodgrass
Granville Bates
Hooker - Garage Owner
Harry Davenport
Carl Carter
Tim Henning
Briggs
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Reilly Raine, Brewster Morse, Lawrence Riley, Fritz Falkenstein
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Perfect Specimen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Norman Reilly Raine, Brewster Morse, Lawrence Riley, Fritz Falkenstein, Samuel Hopkins Adams
Heinz Roemheld
Charles Rosher, Jack A. Marta
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Norman Reilly Raine
Screenplay
Brewster Morse
Screenplay
Lawrence Riley
Screenplay
Fritz Falkenstein
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Jack A. Marta
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 The Perfect Specimen
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What is The Perfect Specimen about?
Raised in seclusion to be the epitome of mental, physical and moral perfection, Gerald Beresford Wicks is resigned to following his grandmother's wishes until a chance encounter with Mona Carter leads him into the outside world.
Who directed The Perfect Specimen?
The Perfect Specimen was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Perfect Specimen?
The principal cast of The Perfect Specimen includes Errol Flynn, Joan Blondell, Hugh Herbert, Edward Everett Horton, Dick Foran.
When was The Perfect Specimen released and how long is it?
The Perfect Specimen was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Perfect Specimen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfect Specimen was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Perfect Specimen?
The Perfect Specimen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).