Smarty
“THE SMARTEST LAUGH HIT OF THE SEASON!”
Synopsis
Vicki Wallace takes great pleasure in teasing her husband Tony who takes no pleasure at all in being teased and it isn't long before he ups and clips her on the chin. Vicki's friend and attorney Vernon Thorpe secures a divorce for her, and Vicki and Vernon are soon married. Vicki's yen for wearing revealing clothes and a penchant for inviting ex-husband to dinner soon provokes the easily-provoked Vernon into belting one on her himself. She goes to Tony's apartment, where Tony is entertaining Bonnie, who is not all that entertained by the presence of Vicki, especially after Vicki shows every intent of moving in and staying.
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Joan Blondell
Vicki
Warren William
Tony
Edward Everett Horton
Vernon
Frank McHugh
George
Claire Dodd
Anita
Joan Wheeler
Mrs. Bonnie Durham
Virginia Sale
Edna - Vicki's Maid
Leonard Carey
Tilford - Tony's Butler
Bert Moorhouse
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefe
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Monica Bannister
Model (uncredited)
Frederick Burton
Judge (uncredited)
Virginia Dabney
Duryla Model (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Court Spectator (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Court Recorder (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
June Glory
Model (uncredited)
Henry Otho
Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- F. Hugh Herbert, Carl Erickson
- Original Title
- Smarty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
F. Hugh Herbert, Carl Erickson
Howard Bretherton, Jack Killifer
Department Leadership Roster
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Howard Bretherton
Editor
Jack Killifer
Editor
Robert Florey
Director
F. Hugh Herbert
Screenplay
Carl Erickson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smarty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smarty about?
Vicki Wallace takes great pleasure in teasing her husband Tony who takes no pleasure at all in being teased and it isn't long before he ups and clips her on the chin. Vicki's friend and attorney Vernon Thorpe secures a divorce for her, and Vicki and Vernon are soon married. Vicki's yen for wearing revealing clothes and a penchant for inviting ex-husband to dinner soon provokes the easily-provoked Vernon into belting one on her himself. She goes to Tony's apartment, where Tony is entertaining Bonnie, who is not all that entertained by the presence of Vicki, especially after Vicki shows every intent of moving in and staying.
Who directed Smarty?
Smarty was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in Smarty?
The principal cast of Smarty includes Joan Blondell, Warren William, Edward Everett Horton, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd.
When was Smarty released and how long is it?
Smarty was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.