The Meanest Gal in Town
“A Red-Flannel Romance that will Keep You in Stitches!”
Synopsis
A stranded actress turned manicurist affects the lives of people in a small American town.
Top Cast
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Zasu Pitts
Tillie Prescott
Pert Kelton
Lulu White
El Brendel
Chris Peterson
James Gleason
Duke Slater
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Jack Hayden
Edward McWade
Clark
John Carradine
Stranded Actor (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Mr. Bowen (uncredited)
DeWitt Jennings
Police Chief (uncredited)
Vera Lewis
Woman at Mayor's Outing (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Pool Hall Player (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Angry Truck Driver (uncredited)
Bud Geary
Loafer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mack
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer, Russell Mack, H.W. Hanemann
- Original Title
- The Meanest Gal in Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mack
Richard Schayer, Russell Mack, H.W. Hanemann
J. Roy Hunt
James B. Morley
Merian C. Cooper, Russell Mack
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mack
Director
Richard Schayer
Writer
Russell Mack
Writer
H.W. Hanemann
Writer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Russell Mack
Producer
James B. Morley
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Meanest Gal in Town
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What is The Meanest Gal in Town about?
A stranded actress turned manicurist affects the lives of people in a small American town.
Who directed The Meanest Gal in Town?
The Meanest Gal in Town was directed by Russell Mack.
Who stars in The Meanest Gal in Town?
The principal cast of The Meanest Gal in Town includes Zasu Pitts, Pert Kelton, El Brendel, James Gleason, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.
When was The Meanest Gal in Town released and how long is it?
The Meanest Gal in Town was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Meanest Gal in Town?
The Meanest Gal in Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).