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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19391h 5mUnited States of America

Pardon Our Nerve

“Two Little Racket Dears Pay Off in a Million Laughs!”

Synopsis

Big Town Girls have dating service jobs long enough to learn that a society matron needs a boxer to perform at a party. They talk a waiter into playing the part and a series of accidents and tricks sends him on a boxing career.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 24, 1939

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
H. Bruce Humberstone
Screenplay & Story
Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
Original Title
Pardon Our Nerve
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 5m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

H. Bruce Humberstone

Screenplay & Story

Helen Logan, Robert Ellis, Hilda Stone, Elizabeth Reinhardt

Director of Photography

Charles G. Clarke

Department Leadership Roster

H. Bruce Humberstone

H. Bruce Humberstone

Director

Helen Logan

Screenplay

Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis

Screenplay

Charles G. Clarke

Charles G. Clarke

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pardon Our Nerve.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pardon Our Nerve

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

What is Pardon Our Nerve about?

Big Town Girls have dating service jobs long enough to learn that a society matron needs a boxer to perform at a party. They talk a waiter into playing the part and a series of accidents and tricks sends him on a boxing career.

Who directed Pardon Our Nerve?

Pardon Our Nerve was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.

Who stars in Pardon Our Nerve?

The principal cast of Pardon Our Nerve includes Lynn Bari, June Gale, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Michael Whalen, Edward Brophy.

When was Pardon Our Nerve released and how long is it?

Pardon Our Nerve was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Pardon Our Nerve?

Pardon Our Nerve holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).