Love Is a Headache
“Roars. Romance. Thrills.”
Synopsis
A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
Top Cast
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Gladys George
Carlotta 'Charlie' Lee
Franchot Tone
Peter Lawrence
Ted Healy
Jimmy Slattery
Mickey Rooney
Mike O'Toole
Frank Jenks
Joe Cannon
Ralph Morgan
Reginald 'Reggie' Odell
Virginia Weidler
Jake O'Toole
Jessie Ralph
Sheriff Janet Winfield
Fay Holden
Mary, Peter's Secretary
Barnett Parker
Hotchkiss, Carlotta's Butler
Julius Tannen
Mr. Hillier
Ernie Alexander
Reporter Johnson (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Georgie Billings
Mike's Friend (uncredited)
Marie Blake
Hillier's Secretary (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Waiter (uncredited)
June Brewster
Betty Bartholomew, a Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Don Brodie
First Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Ruskin, William R. Lipman, Marion Parsonnet
- Original Score
- Edward Ward, Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Love Is a Headache
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Harry Ruskin, William R. Lipman, Marion Parsonnet, Herbert Kline, Louis E. Heifetz
Edward Ward, Franz Waxman
John F. Seitz
Conrad A. Nervig
Frederick Stephani
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Harry Ruskin
Screenplay
William R. Lipman
Screenplay
Marion Parsonnet
Screenplay
Adrian
Costume Design
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Frederick Stephani
Producer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Is a Headache
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Love Is a Headache about?
A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
Who directed Love Is a Headache?
Love Is a Headache was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Love Is a Headache?
The principal cast of Love Is a Headache includes Gladys George, Franchot Tone, Ted Healy, Mickey Rooney, Frank Jenks.
When was Love Is a Headache released and how long is it?
Love Is a Headache was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Love Is a Headache?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Is a Headache was composed by Edward Ward, Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Is a Headache?
Love Is a Headache holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).