Lightning Strikes Twice
“Seven Giggle Stars! In a Weird, Wild Story of Murder-You'll Split Your Sides Laughing!”
Synopsis
An actress goes up to a dude ranch for relaxation, when she falls in love with a ranch owner recently acquitted of his wife's murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grey, Marion Dix, Ben Holmes, Joseph Fields
- Original Title
- Lightning Strikes Twice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Holmes
John Grey, Marion Dix, Ben Holmes, Joseph Fields
Edward Cronjager
Arthur Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Holmes
Director
John Grey
Writer
Joseph Fields
Writer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Arthur Roberts
Editor
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 Lightning Strikes Twice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lightning Strikes Twice about?
An actress goes up to a dude ranch for relaxation, when she falls in love with a ranch owner recently acquitted of his wife's murder.
Who directed Lightning Strikes Twice?
Lightning Strikes Twice was directed by Ben Holmes.
Who stars in Lightning Strikes Twice?
The principal cast of Lightning Strikes Twice includes Ben Lyon, Thelma Todd, Pert Kelton, Laura Hope Crews, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.
When was Lightning Strikes Twice released and how long is it?
Lightning Strikes Twice was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lightning Strikes Twice?
Lightning Strikes Twice holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).