

Looking for Trouble
“OAKIE'S a Scream! TRACY'S a Panic! together they are a RIOT!”
Synopsis
Joe and Casey trouble-shoot for the phone company. They try to prove that Joes's girl Ethel's boss Dan is a crook but are trapped by criminals and left in a burning building.
Top Cast
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March 28, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Praskins, Elmer Harris
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Looking for Trouble
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Leonard Praskins, Elmer Harris, J. Robert Bren
Alfred Newman
James Van Trees
Hanson T. Fritch
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Leonard Praskins
Screenplay
Elmer Harris
Screenplay
Hanson T. Fritch
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Looking for Trouble.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Looking for Trouble
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Looking for Trouble about?
Joe and Casey trouble-shoot for the phone company. They try to prove that Joes's girl Ethel's boss Dan is a crook but are trapped by criminals and left in a burning building.
Who directed Looking for Trouble?
Looking for Trouble was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Looking for Trouble?
The principal cast of Looking for Trouble includes Spencer Tracy, Jack Oakie, Constance Cummings, Arline Judge, Judith Wood.
When was Looking for Trouble released and how long is it?
Looking for Trouble was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Looking for Trouble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Looking for Trouble was composed by Alfred Newman.




















