The Public Menace
Synopsis
1935 comedy in which an immigrant (Jean Arthur), a reporter (George Murphy) and a gangster (Douglass Dumbrille) cross paths.
Top Cast
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Jean Arthur
Cassie Nicholls
George Murphy
Edward Joseph "Red" Foster
Douglass Dumbrille
Mario Tonelli
George McKay
Dildy
Robert Middlemass
Frentrup
Victor Kilian
Joe
Charles Cahill Wilson
First Detective
Shirley Grey
Mimi LaVerne
Bradley Page
Louie
Arthur Rankin
Tommy
Thurston Hall
Captain of Ocean Liner
Fred Kelsey
Mike - Cop
Gene Morgan
Cox (uncredited)
Murray Alper
Stiglitz (uncredited)
Mark Strong
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Hill, Lionel Houser
- Original Title
- The Public Menace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Ethel Hill, Lionel Houser
Henry Freulich
Gene Milford
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Ethel Hill
Writer
Lionel Houser
Writer
Murray Mayer
Costume Design
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Gene Milford
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Public Menace
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What is The Public Menace about?
1935 comedy in which an immigrant (Jean Arthur), a reporter (George Murphy) and a gangster (Douglass Dumbrille) cross paths.
Who directed The Public Menace?
The Public Menace was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in The Public Menace?
The principal cast of The Public Menace includes Jean Arthur, George Murphy, Douglass Dumbrille, George McKay, Robert Middlemass.
When was The Public Menace released and how long is it?
The Public Menace was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.