How to Behave
“Laugh as you learn 1936's new dunking rules!”
Synopsis
Two men working below a manhole cover wonder what they would do if a woman was to fall in. This leads to one of the workers saying that Robert Benchley always has the best advice about any social situation. Hilarity ensues.
Top Cast
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Robert Benchley
Mr. Benchley
James P. Burtis
Joe - Man in Manhole (uncredited)
James Flavin
Man in Manhole (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest / Churchgoer (uncredited)
Isabelle Keith
Alfred's Wife - Party Hostess (uncredited)
Gwen Lee
Restaurant Gossip (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Ripley
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benchley, Frederic I. Rinaldo, Robert Lees
- Original Title
- How to Behave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Ripley
Robert Benchley, Frederic I. Rinaldo, Robert Lees
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Benchley
Writer
Frederic I. Rinaldo
Writer
Robert Lees
Writer
Arthur Ripley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 How to Behave
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What is How to Behave about?
Two men working below a manhole cover wonder what they would do if a woman was to fall in. This leads to one of the workers saying that Robert Benchley always has the best advice about any social situation. Hilarity ensues.
Who directed How to Behave?
How to Behave was directed by Arthur Ripley.
Who stars in How to Behave?
The principal cast of How to Behave includes Robert Benchley, James P. Burtis, James Flavin, Bess Flowers, Isabelle Keith.
When was How to Behave released and how long is it?
How to Behave was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Behave?
How to Behave holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).