Safety in Numbers
“Ohhh! Lou-eese!”
Synopsis
The Jones family patriarch, also mayor, is swindled into thinking the town swamp is a rich mineral deposit.
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Top Cast
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Jed Prouty
John Jones
Shirley Deane
Bonnie Thompson
Spring Byington
Mrs. John Jones
Russell Gleason
Herbert Thompson
Kenneth Howell
Jack Jones
George Ernest
Roger Jones
June Carlson
Lucy Jones
Florence Roberts
Granny Jones
Billy Mahan
Bobby Jones
Marvin Stephens
Tommy McGuire
Iva Stewart
Toni Stewart
Helen Freeman
Mrs. Stewart
Henry Kolker
Dr. Lawrence Edmonds
Paul McVey
Mr. Hensley
Bruce Warren
Morley
Edward Earle
Sloane
Wilfred Lucas
Councilman
Harrison Greene
Councilman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen DeWolf, Joseph Hoffman, Robert Chapin
- Original Title
- Safety in Numbers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm St. Clair
Karen DeWolf, Joseph Hoffman, Robert Chapin, Dorothy Mannery, Zena George
Charles G. Clarke
Harry Reynolds
John Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
John Stone
Producer
Joseph Hoffman
Screenplay
Robert Chapin
Screenplay
Malcolm St. Clair
Director
Harry Reynolds
Editor
Helen A. Myron
Costume Design
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Numbers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Safety in Numbers about?
The Jones family patriarch, also mayor, is swindled into thinking the town swamp is a rich mineral deposit.
Who directed Safety in Numbers?
Safety in Numbers was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
Who stars in Safety in Numbers?
The principal cast of Safety in Numbers includes Jed Prouty, Shirley Deane, Spring Byington, Russell Gleason, Kenneth Howell.
When was Safety in Numbers released and how long is it?
Safety in Numbers was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Safety in Numbers?
Safety in Numbers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).