Lady Killer
“Warner Bros. screen scoop of the year teaming Jimmie again with the girl he slapped all the way from obscurity to fame in "Public Enemy"”
Synopsis
An ex-gang member tries to resist his old cohorts' criminal influence after he suddenly becomes a Hollywood movie star.
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Lady Killer (1933) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-01
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Dan
Mae Clarke
Myra
Margaret Lindsay
Lois
Leslie Fenton
Duke
Douglass Dumbrille
Spade
Russell Hopton
Smiley
Raymond Hatton
Pete
Henry O'Neill
Ramick
Robert Elliott
Brannigan
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Marley
Willard Robertson
Detective Conroy
William B. Davidson
Director Williams
Douglas Cosgrove
Detective Jones
Lowden Adams
Lois' Butler (uncredited)
Luis Alberni
Director (uncredited)
Joseph Belmont
Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Charlie, the Fence (uncredited)
Harry Beresford
Dr. Crane (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Washington, D.C.
Festival / Special Debut
December 9, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Markson, Lillie Hayward
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Lady Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Ben Markson, Lillie Hayward, Darryl F. Zanuck, Rosalind Keating Shaffer
Bernhard Kaun
Tony Gaudio
George Amy
Department Leadership Roster
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Ben Markson
Screenplay
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
George Amy
Editor
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lady Killer about?
An ex-gang member tries to resist his old cohorts' criminal influence after he suddenly becomes a Hollywood movie star.
Who directed Lady Killer?
Lady Killer was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Lady Killer?
The principal cast of Lady Killer includes James Cagney, Mae Clarke, Margaret Lindsay, Leslie Fenton, Douglass Dumbrille.
When was Lady Killer released and how long is it?
Lady Killer was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Lady Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lady Killer was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady Killer?
Lady Killer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).