Top Cast
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Carole Lombard
Kay Winters
Fernand Gravey
Rene
Ralph Bellamy
Phillip Chester
Allen Jenkins
Dewey Gibson
Isabel Jeans
Lady Paula Malverton
Marie Wilson
Myrtle
Marcia Ralston
Jill
Ottola Nesmith
Agnes
Heather Thatcher
Lady Potter-Porter
Jacques Lory
Papa Joli-Coeur
Tempe Pigott
Bessie
Michelette Burani
Mme. Brioche
Jeni Le Gon
Specialty
Les Hite
Leader of His Orchestra
Jane Wyman
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 16, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Fields, Herbert Fields
- Original Title
- Fools for Scandal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Joseph Fields, Herbert Fields, Nancy Hamilton, James L. Shute
Ted Tetzlaff
William Holmes
Jack L. Warner, Mervyn LeRoy
Department Leadership Roster
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Joseph Fields
Screenplay
Herbert Fields
Screenplay
William Holmes
Editor
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fools for Scandal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fools for Scandal about?
An incognito Hollywood star in Paris meets a penniless nobleman who follows her to London.
Who directed Fools for Scandal?
Fools for Scandal was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in Fools for Scandal?
The principal cast of Fools for Scandal includes Carole Lombard, Fernand Gravey, Ralph Bellamy, Allen Jenkins, Isabel Jeans.
When was Fools for Scandal released and how long is it?
Fools for Scandal was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.