Mr. Boggs Steps Out
“HE WAS AN OPTIMIST... He could see the doughnut when others only saw the hole!”
Synopsis
A dull statistician changes his life after winning a pile of money after successfully determining the number of beans in a barrel. He decides to do something novel with the prize and ends up buying a barrel factory. He encounters trouble when the nearby pickle factory is threatened by a shyster attempting to close it.
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Stuart Erwin
Oliver Boggs
Helen Chandler
Oleander Tubbs
Toby Wing
Irene Lee
Tully Marshall
Morton Ross
Spencer Charters
Angus Tubbs
Walter Byron
Dennis Andrews
Harry Tyler
Sam Mason
Milburn Stone
Burns
Otto Hoffman
Jenkins
Peter Potter
Bob DeBrette
Nora Cecil
Widow Peddie
Elliot Fisher
Tommy Mason
Eddie Kane
Theatre Manager
Harrison Greene
Mr. Pry
Wilson Benge
The Butler
Otis Harlan
Abner Katz
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Wiles
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard English
- Original Title
- Mr. Boggs Steps Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Zion Meyers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Wiles
Richard English, Clarence Budington Kelland
John Stumar
Guy V. Thayer Jr., Gene Milford
Ben Pivar
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Pivar
Producer
Richard English
Screenplay
Gordon Wiles
Director
Guy V. Thayer Jr.
Editor
Gene Milford
Editor
John Stumar
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Boggs Steps Out
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What is Mr. Boggs Steps Out about?
A dull statistician changes his life after winning a pile of money after successfully determining the number of beans in a barrel. He decides to do something novel with the prize and ends up buying a barrel factory. He encounters trouble when the nearby pickle factory is threatened by a shyster attempting to close it.
Who directed Mr. Boggs Steps Out?
Mr. Boggs Steps Out was directed by Gordon Wiles.
Who stars in Mr. Boggs Steps Out?
The principal cast of Mr. Boggs Steps Out includes Stuart Erwin, Helen Chandler, Toby Wing, Tully Marshall, Spencer Charters.
When was Mr. Boggs Steps Out released and how long is it?
Mr. Boggs Steps Out was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Boggs Steps Out?
Mr. Boggs Steps Out holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).