Fast Company
Synopsis
Married book-dealers Joel & Garda Sloane try to clear a friend in the murder of a rival book-seller.
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Top Cast
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Melvyn Douglas
Joel Sloane
Florence Rice
Garda Sloane
Claire Dodd
Julia Thorne
Shepperd Strudwick
Ned Morgan
Louis Calhern
Elias Z. Bannerman
Nat Pendleton
Paul Terison
Douglass Dumbrille
Arnold Stamper (as Douglas Dumbrille)
Mary Howard
Leah Brockler
George Zucco
Otto Brockler
Minor Watson
Steve Langner
Donald Douglas
Lt. James Flanner
Dwight Frye
Sidney Z. Wheeler
Thurston Hall
Dist. Atty. MacMillen
Horace McMahon
Danny Scolado (as Horace MacMahon)
Barbara Bedford
MacMillen's Secretary (uncredited)
James B. Carson
Safe Expert (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Maitre d' (uncredited)
Roger Converse
Assistant Dist. Atty. Byers (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 16, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Tarshis, Harry Kurnitz
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Fast Company
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buzzell
Harold Tarshis, Harry Kurnitz, Marco Page
William Axt
Clyde De Vinna
Fredrick Y. Smith
Frederick Stephani
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Buzzell
Director
Frederick Stephani
Producer
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Harold Tarshis
Screenplay
Harry Kurnitz
Screenplay
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 Fast Company
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fast Company about?
Married book-dealers Joel & Garda Sloane try to clear a friend in the murder of a rival book-seller.
Who directed Fast Company?
Fast Company was directed by Edward Buzzell.
Who stars in Fast Company?
The principal cast of Fast Company includes Melvyn Douglas, Florence Rice, Claire Dodd, Shepperd Strudwick, Louis Calhern.
When was Fast Company released and how long is it?
Fast Company was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Fast Company?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fast Company was composed by William Axt.
Is Fast Company based on a book or true story?
Fast Company is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marco Page".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fast Company?
Fast Company holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).