Dangerous
“An alcoholic actress considered a dangerous jinx is rehabilitated but shows she's as dangerous as ever.”
Synopsis
Don Bellows finds former stage star Joyce Heath a penniless drunk and takes her to his Connecticut home for rehabilitation. He asks his fiancée Gail to free him and offers to sponsor Joyce in a play.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-11
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Joyce Heath
Franchot Tone
Don Bellows
Margaret Lindsay
Gail Armitage
Alison Skipworth
Mrs. Williams
John Eldredge
Gordon Heath
Dick Foran
Teddy
Walter Walker
Roger Farnsworth
Richard Carle
Pitt Hanley
George Irving
Charles Melton
Pierre Watkin
George Sheffield
Douglas Wood
Elmont
William B. Davidson
Reed Walsh
Edward Keane
Doctor
George Beranger
Bill Elliott
Helen Ericson
Florence Fair
Eddie Foster
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Laird Doyle
- Original Score
- Ray Heindorf, Bernhard Kaun, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Dangerous
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Laird Doyle
Ray Heindorf, Bernhard Kaun, Heinz Roemheld
Ernest Haller
Thomas Richards
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Laird Doyle
Screenplay
Ray Heindorf
Original Music Composer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Thomas Richards
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous
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What is Dangerous about?
Don Bellows finds former stage star Joyce Heath a penniless drunk and takes her to his Connecticut home for rehabilitation. He asks his fiancée Gail to free him and offers to sponsor Joyce in a play.
Who directed Dangerous?
Dangerous was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Dangerous?
The principal cast of Dangerous includes Bette Davis, Franchot Tone, Margaret Lindsay, Alison Skipworth, John Eldredge.
When was Dangerous released and how long is it?
Dangerous was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous was composed by Ray Heindorf, Bernhard Kaun, Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous?
Dangerous holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).