Absolute Quiet
“It's Fun to Be Thrilled!”
Synopsis
Escaped convicts Jack and Judy stumble upon an airstrip on the Western ranch of arrogant business tycoon Gerald Axton. Taking Axton and his secretary hostage, the convicts inadvertently cause the crash-landing of a small plane ferrying Axton's political adversary, Gov. Sam Pruden, and a nosy reporter. As the long night unfolds, each person's rivalries and weaknesses are prodded by the others.
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Absolute Quiet Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-12
Top Cast
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Lionel Atwill
Gerald A. Axton
Irene Hervey
Laura Tait
Raymond Walburn
Gov. Sam K. Pruden
Stuart Erwin
Oscar "Chubby" Rudd
Ann Loring
Zelda Tadema
Louis Hayward
Gregory Bengard
Wallace Ford
Jack
J. Carrol Naish
Pedro
Bernadene Hayes
Judy
Harvey Stephens
Barney Tait
Robert Gleckler
Jasper Cowdray
Matt Moore
Pilot
Robert Livingston
Co-Pilot
Edwin Maxwell
Baxter (Uncredited)
Charles Trowbridge
Doctor (Uncredited)
James Bush
Airport Radio Operator (Uncredited)
Alexander Cross
Rudd's Editor (Uncredited)
Harry Geise
Police Radio Operator (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Clork
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Absolute Quiet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Harry Clork, George F. Worts
Franz Waxman
Lester White
Conrad A. Nervig
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
Harry Clork
Screenplay
Lester White
Director of Photography
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Absolute Quiet
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What is Absolute Quiet about?
Escaped convicts Jack and Judy stumble upon an airstrip on the Western ranch of arrogant business tycoon Gerald Axton. Taking Axton and his secretary hostage, the convicts inadvertently cause the crash-landing of a small plane ferrying Axton's political adversary, Gov. Sam Pruden, and a nosy reporter. As the long night unfolds, each person's rivalries and weaknesses are prodded by the others.
Who directed Absolute Quiet?
Absolute Quiet was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in Absolute Quiet?
The principal cast of Absolute Quiet includes Lionel Atwill, Irene Hervey, Raymond Walburn, Stuart Erwin, Ann Loring.
When was Absolute Quiet released and how long is it?
Absolute Quiet was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Absolute Quiet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Absolute Quiet was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Absolute Quiet?
Absolute Quiet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).