The President Vanishes
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Synopsis
The President Vanishes, released in the United Kingdom as Strange Conspiracy, is a 1934 American political drama film directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Walter Wanger. Starring Edward Arnold and Arthur Byron, the film is an adaptation of Rex Stout's political novel of the same name.
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Edward Arnold
Secretary of War Wardell
Arthur Byron
President Stanley Craig
Paul Kelly
Chick Moffat
Peggy Conklin
Alma Cronin
Andy Devine
Val Orcott
Rosalind Russell
Sally Voorman
Janet Beecher
Mrs. Craig
Osgood Perkins
Harris Brownell
Sidney Blackmer
D.L. Voorman
Edward Ellis
Lincoln Lee
Irene Franklin
Mrs. Orcott
Charley Grapewin
Richard Norton
Robert McWade
Vice Presient Molleson
DeWitt Jennings
Cullen
Walter Kingsford
Drew
Douglas Wood
Roger Grant
Charles Richman
Corcoran
Paul Harvey
Skinner
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Wilson, Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Rex Stout, Cedric Worth
- Original Score
- Edward B. Powell, Hugo Riesenfeld, Clifford Vaughan
- Original Title
- The President Vanishes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Carey Wilson, Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur, Rex Stout, Cedric Worth
Edward B. Powell, Hugo Riesenfeld, Clifford Vaughan
Barney McGill
Hanson T. Fritch
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Carey Wilson
Writer
Ben Hecht
Writer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Edward B. Powell
Original Music Composer
Walter Wanger
Producer
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
Clifford Vaughan
Original Music Composer
Hanson T. Fritch
Editor
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
Cedric Worth
Writer
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 President Vanishes
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What is The President Vanishes about?
The President Vanishes, released in the United Kingdom as Strange Conspiracy, is a 1934 American political drama film directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Walter Wanger. Starring Edward Arnold and Arthur Byron, the film is an adaptation of Rex Stout's political novel of the same name.
Who directed The President Vanishes?
The President Vanishes was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in The President Vanishes?
The principal cast of The President Vanishes includes Edward Arnold, Arthur Byron, Paul Kelly, Peggy Conklin, Andy Devine.
When was The President Vanishes released and how long is it?
The President Vanishes was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The President Vanishes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The President Vanishes was composed by Edward B. Powell, Hugo Riesenfeld, Clifford Vaughan.
Is The President Vanishes based on a book or true story?
The President Vanishes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rex Stout".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The President Vanishes?
The President Vanishes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).