The Mad Miss Manton
“Out of the social register and into the police blotter!”
Synopsis
When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.
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The Mad Miss Manton 1938 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-09
Top Cast
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Barbara Stanwyck
Melsa Manton
Henry Fonda
Peter Ames
Sam Levene
Lieutenant Brent
Frances Mercer
Helen Frayne
Stanley Ridges
Edward Norris
Whitney Bourne
Pat James
Vickie Lester
Kit Beverly
Ann Evers
Lee Wilson
Catherine O'Quinn
Dora Fenton
Linda Perry
Myra Frost
Eleanor Hansen
Jane
Hattie McDaniel
Hilda
James Burke
Sullivan
Paul Guilfoyle
Bat Regan
Penny Singleton
Frances Glesk
Leona Maricle
Sheila Lane
Kay Sutton
Gloria Hamilton
Miles Mander
Fred Thomas
Release History & Theatrical Window
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 21, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leigh Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip G. Epstein
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Mad Miss Manton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leigh Jason
Philip G. Epstein, Wilson Collison
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
George Hively
Department Leadership Roster
Philip G. Epstein
Screenplay
Leigh Jason
Director
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
George Hively
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mad Miss Manton
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What is The Mad Miss Manton about?
When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.
Who directed The Mad Miss Manton?
The Mad Miss Manton was directed by Leigh Jason.
Who stars in The Mad Miss Manton?
The principal cast of The Mad Miss Manton includes Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Sam Levene, Frances Mercer, Stanley Ridges.
When was The Mad Miss Manton released and how long is it?
The Mad Miss Manton was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mad Miss Manton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mad Miss Manton was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mad Miss Manton?
The Mad Miss Manton holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).