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5.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR19321h 4mUnited States of America

The Menace

Synopsis

A man framed for murder escapes from prison in order to prove his innocence.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 29, 1932

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Roy William Neill
Screenplay & Story
Roy Chanslor, Charles Logue, Edgar Wallace
Original Title
The Menace
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 4m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Roy William Neill

Screenplay & Story

Roy Chanslor, Charles Logue, Edgar Wallace

Director of Photography

L. William O'Connell

Film Editing

Gene Havlick

Producers

Sam Nelson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Edgar Wallace

Department Leadership Roster

Roy William Neill

Roy William Neill

Director

Sam Nelson

Producer

L. William O'Connell

Director of Photography

Gene Havlick

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Menace.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Menace

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Menace about?

A man framed for murder escapes from prison in order to prove his innocence.

Who directed The Menace?

The Menace was directed by Roy William Neill.

Who stars in The Menace?

The principal cast of The Menace includes H.B. Warner, Walter Byron, Bette Davis, Natalie Moorhead, William B. Davidson.

When was The Menace released and how long is it?

The Menace was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.

Is The Menace based on a book or true story?

The Menace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Menace?

The Menace holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).