The Nuisance
Synopsis
Fast-talker extraordinaire Tracy gives one of his quintessential wiseguy performances as a conniving ambulance chaser who falls in love with Evans, unaware she's a special investigator for a streetcar company he's repeatedly victimized.
Top Cast
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Lee Tracy
Joseph Phineas 'Joe' Stevens
Madge Evans
Dorothy Mason
Frank Morgan
Dr. Buchanan Prescott
Charles Butterworth
Floppy Phil Montague
John Miljan
John Calhoun
Virginia Cherrill
Miss Rutherford
David Landau
Kelley
Greta Meyer
Mrs. Mannheimer
Herman Bing
Willy
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. Beaumont
Syd Saylor
Fred
Stanley Blystone
Policeman at Skating Rink (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Conspirator to Get the District Attorney (uncredited)
Allan Cavan
Doctor Kahn (uncredited)
Clay Clement
Judge (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Policeman at Streetcar (uncredited)
James Donlan
Photographer (uncredited)
Robert Homans
Streetcar Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Chandler Sprague, Howard Emmett Rogers, Bella Spewack, Sam Spewack
- Original Title
- The Nuisance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Chandler Sprague, Howard Emmett Rogers, Bella Spewack, Sam Spewack
Gregg Toland
Frank Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Conway
Director
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nuisance
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What is The Nuisance about?
Fast-talker extraordinaire Tracy gives one of his quintessential wiseguy performances as a conniving ambulance chaser who falls in love with Evans, unaware she's a special investigator for a streetcar company he's repeatedly victimized.
Who directed The Nuisance?
The Nuisance was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in The Nuisance?
The principal cast of The Nuisance includes Lee Tracy, Madge Evans, Frank Morgan, Charles Butterworth, John Miljan.
When was The Nuisance released and how long is it?
The Nuisance was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nuisance?
The Nuisance holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).