The Donovan Affair
“Who Killed Jack Donovan?”
Synopsis
Inspector Killian tries to solve a murder case with his assistant Carney.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Inspector Killian
Dorothy Revier
Jean Rankin
William Collier Jr.
Cornish
Agnes Ayres
Lydia Rankin
John Roche
Jack Donovan
Fred Kelsey
Carney
Hank Mann
Dr. Lindsey
Wheeler Oakman
Porter
Virginia Brown Faire
Mary Mills
Alphonse Ethier
Capt. Peter Rankin
Edward Hearn
Nelson
Ethel Wales
Mrs. Lindsey
John Wallace
Dobbs
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard J. Green, Dorothy Howell
- Original Title
- The Donovan Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Howard J. Green, Dorothy Howell, Owen Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
Dorothy Howell
Screenplay
Frank Capra
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Donovan Affair
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What is The Donovan Affair about?
Inspector Killian tries to solve a murder case with his assistant Carney.
Who directed The Donovan Affair?
The Donovan Affair was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in The Donovan Affair?
The principal cast of The Donovan Affair includes Jack Holt, Dorothy Revier, William Collier Jr., Agnes Ayres, John Roche.
When was The Donovan Affair released and how long is it?
The Donovan Affair was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.