Professor Beware
“He's Back ! In A Merry Riot Of Fun!”
Synopsis
Egyptologist, Dean Lambert, accused of car-theft, skips bail and begins a cross-country trek to join a group in New York headed for Egypt. With the police close on his trail he gets in and out of scrapes along the way.
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Harold Lloyd
Prof. Dean Lambert
Phyllis Welch
Jane Van Buren
Raymond Walburn
Judge James G. Parkhouse Marshall
Lionel Stander
Jerry
William Frawley
Snoop Donlan
Thurston Hall
J.J. Van Buren
Cora Witherspoon
Mrs. Ophelia Pitts
Sterling Holloway
Rupert (the groom)
Mary Lawrence
The bride
Arthur Aylesworth
Gas Station Attendant in Desert
Irving Bacon
Painter
Bobby Barber
Handshaker - Paint-Brush Gag
Clara Blandick
Mrs. Green - Landlady
Billy Bletcher
Shoeshine Customer
Ward Bond
Motorcycle Cop
Wade Boteler
Officer in Court
Paul Bryar
Harry - Radio Patrolman
Eddy Chandler
Camp Boss
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Bruckman, Marian B. Cockrell, Delmer Daves, Jack Cunningham, Crampton Harris, Francis M. Cockrell
- Original Title
- Professor Beware
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- The Harold Lloyd Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Clyde Bruckman, Marian B. Cockrell, Delmer Daves, Jack Cunningham, Crampton Harris, Francis M. Cockrell
Department Leadership Roster
Clyde Bruckman
Writer
Delmer Daves
Writer
Elliott Nugent
Director
Jack Cunningham
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Professor Beware
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What is Professor Beware about?
Egyptologist, Dean Lambert, accused of car-theft, skips bail and begins a cross-country trek to join a group in New York headed for Egypt. With the police close on his trail he gets in and out of scrapes along the way.
Who directed Professor Beware?
Professor Beware was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in Professor Beware?
The principal cast of Professor Beware includes Harold Lloyd, Phyllis Welch, Raymond Walburn, Lionel Stander, William Frawley.
When was Professor Beware released and how long is it?
Professor Beware was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Professor Beware?
Professor Beware holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).