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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19311h 15mUnited States of America

A Dangerous Affair

Synopsis

Holt plays police lieutenant McHenry, while Graves is his friendly rival, crime reporter Wally Cook. After the two men verbally duel over a variety of details, they hunker down to business, that of solving the murder of a lawyer who was in the midst of reading a will to a motley collection of heirs.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 29, 1931

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Edward Sedgwick
Screenplay & Story
Howard J. Green
Original Title
A Dangerous Affair
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 15m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Edward Sedgwick

Screenplay & Story

Howard J. Green

Department Leadership Roster

Edward Sedgwick

Edward Sedgwick

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Dangerous Affair.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dangerous Affair

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Dangerous Affair about?

Holt plays police lieutenant McHenry, while Graves is his friendly rival, crime reporter Wally Cook. After the two men verbally duel over a variety of details, they hunker down to business, that of solving the murder of a lawyer who was in the midst of reading a will to a motley collection of heirs.

Who directed A Dangerous Affair?

A Dangerous Affair was directed by Edward Sedgwick.

Who stars in A Dangerous Affair?

The principal cast of A Dangerous Affair includes Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Sally Blane, Susan Fleming, Blanche Friderici.

When was A Dangerous Affair released and how long is it?

A Dangerous Affair was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.