Four Days Wonder
Synopsis
Jeanne Dante stars as precocious 13-year-old Judy Widdell, a devoted fan of dime-novel detective stories. When a real murder occurs in the vicinity, Judy insists upon playing sleuth, dragging teenaged astronomer Tom Fenton into her Sherlock shenanigans.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Uris, Harvey F. Thew, A.A. Milne
- Original Score
- Charles Previn
- Original Title
- Four Days Wonder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
Michael Uris, Harvey F. Thew, A.A. Milne
Charles Previn
Robert Presnell Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Salkow
Director
Michael Uris
Writer
Harvey F. Thew
Writer
Robert Presnell Sr.
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Days Wonder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Four Days Wonder about?
Jeanne Dante stars as precocious 13-year-old Judy Widdell, a devoted fan of dime-novel detective stories. When a real murder occurs in the vicinity, Judy insists upon playing sleuth, dragging teenaged astronomer Tom Fenton into her Sherlock shenanigans.
Who directed Four Days Wonder?
Four Days Wonder was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in Four Days Wonder?
The principal cast of Four Days Wonder includes Jeanne Dante, Kenneth Howell, Martha Sleeper, Alan Mowbray, Walter Catlett.
When was Four Days Wonder released and how long is it?
Four Days Wonder was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Four Days Wonder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Four Days Wonder was composed by Charles Previn.
Is Four Days Wonder based on a book or true story?
Four Days Wonder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.A. Milne".