Wild Money
Synopsis
A tightwad accountant for a newspaper becomes friends with a reporter. The bookkeeper goes on vacation, and while there he learns of a kidnapping conspiracy. He quickly phones the paper and they order him to follow up on the story and stay off the phone so the reporter (whom he secretly has a crush on) can use it.
Top Cast
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Edward Everett Horton
P.E. Dodd
Louise Campbell
Judy McGowan
Lynne Overman
Perry Brown
Lucien Littlefield
Bill Hawkins
Esther Dale
Jenny Hawkins
Porter Hall
Bill Court
Benny Baker
Al Vogel
Ruth Coleman
Mrs. West
Louis Natheaux
Cyrus K. West
Billy Lee
Malcolm West
Howard M. Mitchell
Sheriff Jones
William Burress
Spreckett (as William Burress)
Gertrude Short
Miss Green
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr., Paul Gallico, Marguerite Roberts, Eddie Welch
- Original Title
- Wild Money
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Paul Gallico, Marguerite Roberts, Eddie Welch
Henry Sharp
Stuart Gilmore
William LeBaron, Stuart Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Writer
Louis King
Director
Marguerite Roberts
Writer
Eddie Welch
Writer
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Stuart Walker
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Money
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild Money about?
A tightwad accountant for a newspaper becomes friends with a reporter. The bookkeeper goes on vacation, and while there he learns of a kidnapping conspiracy. He quickly phones the paper and they order him to follow up on the story and stay off the phone so the reporter (whom he secretly has a crush on) can use it.
Who directed Wild Money?
Wild Money was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Wild Money?
The principal cast of Wild Money includes Edward Everett Horton, Louise Campbell, Lynne Overman, Lucien Littlefield, Esther Dale.
When was Wild Money released and how long is it?
Wild Money was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.