Off the Record
“She's got her hands full of TROUBLE adopting this dirty-faced "angel".”
Synopsis
After a socially conscience reporter adopts a slum orphan after she causes his brother's gang to go to prison.
Top Cast
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Pat O'Brien
Thomas "Breezy" Elliott
Joan Blondell
Jane Morgan
Bobby Jordan
Mickey Fallon
Alan Baxter
Joe Fallon
William B. Davidson
Scotty
Morgan Conway
Lou Baronette
Clay Clement
Jaeggers
Selmer Jackson
Detective Mendall
Addison Richards
Brand
Pierre Watkin
Barton
Joe King
Brown
Douglas Wood
J. W.
Armand Kaliz
Chatteau
Moroni Olsen
Juvenal Court Judge
Fern Barry
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Dupty (uncredited)
Tommy Bupp
Boy (uncredited)
Frankie Burke
Reform School Inmate (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Flood
- Screenplay & Story
- Niven Busch, Earl Baldwin, Lawrence Kimble
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Off the Record
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Flood
Niven Busch, Earl Baldwin, Lawrence Kimble, Sally Sandlin, Saul Elkins, Irving Rapper
Adolph Deutsch
Charles Rosher
Thomas Richards
Department Leadership Roster
James Flood
Director
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Niven Busch
Screenplay
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
Lawrence Kimble
Screenplay
Thomas Richards
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 Off the Record.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Off the Record
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Off the Record about?
After a socially conscience reporter adopts a slum orphan after she causes his brother's gang to go to prison.
Who directed Off the Record?
Off the Record was directed by James Flood.
Who stars in Off the Record?
The principal cast of Off the Record includes Pat O'Brien, Joan Blondell, Bobby Jordan, Alan Baxter, William B. Davidson.
When was Off the Record released and how long is it?
Off the Record was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Off the Record?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Off the Record was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Off the Record?
Off the Record holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).