Accidents Will Happen
“THE FAKE ACCIDENT RACKET EXPOSED!”
Synopsis
A married insurance claims adjuster investigates a gang of accident-fraud racketeers, but they retaliate by targeting his wife.
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Top Cast
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Ronald Reagan
Eric Gregg
Gloria Blondell
Patricia Carmody
Dick Purcell
Jim Faber
Sheila Bromley
Nona Gregg
Addison Richards
Blair Thurston
Hugh O'Connell
John J. Oldham
Janet Shaw
Mary Tarlton
Elliott Sullivan
Burley Thorne
Anderson Lawler
F.R. Dawson
Spec O'Donnell
"Specs" Carter
Kenneth Harlan
Elmer Ross
Don Barclay
Martin Dorsey
Earl Dwire
Dr. Faris
Mary Doyle
Ruthie (uncredited)
Myrtle Stedman
Professional Witness #2 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bricker, Anthony Coldeway, Morton Grant
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Accidents Will Happen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
George Bricker, Anthony Coldeway, Morton Grant, Victor Rose
Howard Jackson
L. William O'Connell
Thomas Pratt
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Clemens
Director
George Bricker
Screenplay
Anthony Coldeway
Screenplay
Morton Grant
Screenplay
Victor Rose
Writer
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Accidents Will Happen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Accidents Will Happen about?
A married insurance claims adjuster investigates a gang of accident-fraud racketeers, but they retaliate by targeting his wife.
Who directed Accidents Will Happen?
Accidents Will Happen was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in Accidents Will Happen?
The principal cast of Accidents Will Happen includes Ronald Reagan, Gloria Blondell, Dick Purcell, Sheila Bromley, Addison Richards.
When was Accidents Will Happen released and how long is it?
Accidents Will Happen was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Accidents Will Happen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Accidents Will Happen was composed by Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Accidents Will Happen?
Accidents Will Happen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).