Man-Proof
“WHAT WOULD YOU DO?...if the man you loved and longed for married another woman!”
Synopsis
A newspaper illustrator tries to remain best friends with the man she secretly loves, even though he recently married another woman.
Top Cast
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Myrna Loy
Mimi Swift
Franchot Tone
Jimmy Kilmartin
Rosalind Russell
Elizabeth Kent
Walter Pidgeon
Alan Wythe
Nana Bryant
Meg Swift
Leonard Penn
Bob
John Miljan
Tommy Gaunt
William Stack
Minister
Oscar O'Shea
Gus the Bartender
Rita Johnson
Florence (dialogue scenes deleted)
Ruth Hussey
Jane (dialogue scenes deleted)
Harry Davenport
Hitchhiker (uncredited)
Arthur Housman
Drunk Sourpuss with Capon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Lawrence, Waldemar Young, George Oppenheimer
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Man-Proof
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Vincent Lawrence, Waldemar Young, George Oppenheimer, Fanny Heaslip Lea
Franz Waxman
Karl Freund
George Boemler
Louis D. Lighton
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Vincent Lawrence
Screenplay
Waldemar Young
Screenplay
George Oppenheimer
Screenplay
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
George Boemler
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Man-Proof.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man-Proof
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man-Proof about?
A newspaper illustrator tries to remain best friends with the man she secretly loves, even though he recently married another woman.
Who directed Man-Proof?
Man-Proof was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Man-Proof?
The principal cast of Man-Proof includes Myrna Loy, Franchot Tone, Rosalind Russell, Walter Pidgeon, Nana Bryant.
When was Man-Proof released and how long is it?
Man-Proof was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Man-Proof?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man-Proof was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Man-Proof based on a book or true story?
Man-Proof is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fanny Heaslip Lea".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man-Proof?
Man-Proof holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).