The Scoundrel
Synopsis
A ruthless, cynical, hated publisher is killed in a plane crash, doomed to be a "restless" spirit for being unloved. A heavenly power gives him a month on Earth to find one person to shed a tear for him before his fate is sealed.
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Noël Coward
Anthony Mallare
Julie Haydon
Cora Moore
Stanley Ridges
Paul Decker
Martha Sleeper
Julia Vivian
Ernest Cossart
Jimmy Clay
Alexander Woollcott
Vanderveer Veyden
Everley Gregg
Mildred Langwiter
Rosita Moreno
Carlotta
Eduardo Ciannelli
Maurice Stern
Richard Bond
Howard Gillette
Helen Strickland
Mrs. Rolinson
Lionel Stander
Rothenstien
Frank Conlan
Massey
O.Z. Whitehead
Calhoun
Raymond Bramley
Felix Abrams
Harry Davenport
Slezack
Hope Williams
Maggie
William Ricciardi
Luigi
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
- Original Title
- The Scoundrel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Hecht-MacArthur Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Lee Garmes
Arthur Ellis
Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Hecht
Director
Charles MacArthur
Director
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Ben Hecht
Producer
Charles MacArthur
Producer
Arthur Ellis
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scoundrel
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What is The Scoundrel about?
A ruthless, cynical, hated publisher is killed in a plane crash, doomed to be a "restless" spirit for being unloved. A heavenly power gives him a month on Earth to find one person to shed a tear for him before his fate is sealed.
Who directed The Scoundrel?
The Scoundrel was directed by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur.
Who stars in The Scoundrel?
The principal cast of The Scoundrel includes Noël Coward, Julie Haydon, Stanley Ridges, Martha Sleeper, Ernest Cossart.
When was The Scoundrel released and how long is it?
The Scoundrel was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.