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6.3 / 10(76 votes)IMDb19321h 3mUnited States of America

Three on a Match

“Three wise girls who barred no holds and bit in the clinches.”

Synopsis

Although Vivian Revere is seemingly the most successful of a trio of reunited schoolmates, she throws it away by descending into a life of debauchery and drugs.

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Three On a Match 1932 Warren William

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 29, 1932

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Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$444K

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Screenplay & Story
Lucien Hubbard
Original Title
Three on a Match
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 3m
Production Budget
$444K
Production Studios
First National Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Screenplay & Story

Lucien Hubbard, Kubec Glasmon, John Bright

Director of Photography

Sol Polito

Film Editing

Ray Curtiss

Producers

Darryl F. Zanuck, Samuel Bischoff

Department Leadership Roster

Mervyn LeRoy

Mervyn LeRoy

Director

Lucien Hubbard

Screenplay

Ray Curtiss

Editor

Darryl F. Zanuck

Darryl F. Zanuck

Producer

Samuel Bischoff

Producer

Orry-Kelly

Orry-Kelly

Costume Design

Sol Polito

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three on a Match

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

What is Three on a Match about?

Although Vivian Revere is seemingly the most successful of a trio of reunited schoolmates, she throws it away by descending into a life of debauchery and drugs.

Who directed Three on a Match?

Three on a Match was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

Who stars in Three on a Match?

The principal cast of Three on a Match includes Joan Blondell, Ann Dvorak, Bette Davis, Virginia Davis, Anne Shirley.

When was Three on a Match released and how long is it?

Three on a Match was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.