Theodora Goes Wild
“RIOTOUS ROMANTIC COMEDY!”
Synopsis
The small-town prudes of Lynnfield are up in arms over 'The Sinner,' a sexy best-seller. They little suspect that author 'Caroline Adams' is really Theodora Lynn, scion of the town's leading family. Michael Grant, devil-may-care book jacket illustrator, penetrates Theodora's incognito and sets out to 'free her' from Lynnfield against her will. But Michael has a secret too, and gets a taste of his own medicine.
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Irene Dunne
Theodora Lynn
Melvyn Douglas
Michael Grant
Thomas Mitchell
Jed Waterbury
Thurston Hall
Arthur Stevenson
Elisabeth Risdon
Aunt Mary
Margaret McWade
Aunt Elsie
Spring Byington
Rebecca Perry
Nana Bryant
Ethel Stevenson
Henry Kolker
Jonathan Grant
Leona Maricle
Agnes Grant
Robert Greig
Uncle John
Frederick Burton
Governor Wyatt
Stella Adams
Townswoman (uncredited)
Paul Barrett
Roger Taylor, Adelaide's Husband (uncredited)
Noel Bates
Townswoman (uncredited)
William Benedict
Henry - Copyboy (uncredited)
Sven Hugo Borg
Bartender (uncredited)
Carolyn Lee Bourland
Adelaide's Baby (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Golden Horse Classic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 12, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Boleslawski
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Buchman
- Original Score
- William Grant Still, Arthur Morton
- Original Title
- Theodora Goes Wild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Boleslawski
Sidney Buchman, Mary McCarthy
William Grant Still, Arthur Morton
Joseph Walker
Otto Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Boleslawski
Director
Sidney Buchman
Screenplay
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
Otto Meyer
Editor
William Grant Still
Original Music Composer
Arthur Morton
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Theodora Goes Wild about?
The small-town prudes of Lynnfield are up in arms over 'The Sinner,' a sexy best-seller. They little suspect that author 'Caroline Adams' is really Theodora Lynn, scion of the town's leading family. Michael Grant, devil-may-care book jacket illustrator, penetrates Theodora's incognito and sets out to 'free her' from Lynnfield against her will. But Michael has a secret too, and gets a taste of his own medicine.
Who directed Theodora Goes Wild?
Theodora Goes Wild was directed by Richard Boleslawski.
Who stars in Theodora Goes Wild?
The principal cast of Theodora Goes Wild includes Irene Dunne, Melvyn Douglas, Thomas Mitchell, Thurston Hall, Elisabeth Risdon.
When was Theodora Goes Wild released and how long is it?
Theodora Goes Wild was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Theodora Goes Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Theodora Goes Wild was composed by William Grant Still, Arthur Morton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Theodora Goes Wild?
Theodora Goes Wild holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).