Dangerous Number
“A RED-HEADED WOMAN WAS THE CAUSE OF IT ALL!”
Synopsis
Hank Medhill, artificial silk manufacturer, has returned to the U.S. from Japan to learn that his former girlfriend, Eleanor Breen is about to marry. Hank convinces Eleanor to leave the groom-to-be and marry him. Shortly after the marriage, they discover that they have nothing in common. They separate. Hank decides to pick any name from the phone book and date them. That date results in a wild and frightful night for Hank, thanks to Eleanor's clever plan.
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Robert Young
Hank
Ann Sothern
Eleanor
Reginald Owen
William
Cora Witherspoon
Gypsy
Dean Jagger
Dillman
Marla Shelton
Vera
Franklin Pangborn
Hotel Desk Clerk
Barnett Parker
Minehardi
Charles Trowbridge
Hotel Manager
Irving Bacon
Detective
Jane Barnes
Actress
Clem Bevans
Monte Christo (Actor Friend)
Spencer Charters
Jeffers Gass - Justice of the Peace
Edgar Dearing
Policeman
James Flavin
Cab Driver
Mahlon Hamilton
George - Assistant Hotel Desk Clerk
Ivan Miller
Policeman
Bob Murphy
Flannagan - the House Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Wilson
- Original Title
- Dangerous Number
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Carey Wilson
Leonard Smith
Lou L. Ostrow
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Carey Wilson
Screenplay
Lou L. Ostrow
Producer
Leonard Smith
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 Dangerous Number
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What is Dangerous Number about?
Hank Medhill, artificial silk manufacturer, has returned to the U.S. from Japan to learn that his former girlfriend, Eleanor Breen is about to marry. Hank convinces Eleanor to leave the groom-to-be and marry him. Shortly after the marriage, they discover that they have nothing in common. They separate. Hank decides to pick any name from the phone book and date them. That date results in a wild and frightful night for Hank, thanks to Eleanor's clever plan.
Who directed Dangerous Number?
Dangerous Number was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Dangerous Number?
The principal cast of Dangerous Number includes Robert Young, Ann Sothern, Reginald Owen, Cora Witherspoon, Dean Jagger.
When was Dangerous Number released and how long is it?
Dangerous Number was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous Number?
Dangerous Number holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).