The Villain Still Pursued Her
“Good to the Last Drop...of the Villain...the Girl...or Maybe the Scenery!”
Synopsis
Victorian melodrama is sent up in this spoof of the old production "The Drunkard; or, The Fallen Saved." Dastardly villain Silas Cribbs schemes to get his lusty clutches on the virtuous heroine by driving her naïve husband to alcoholic ruin. Luckily, a temperance lecturer is on hand to set things straight, as is Buster Keaton as William Dalton, the drunkard's friend.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Hugh Herbert
Frederick Healy
Anita Louise
Mary Wilson
Alan Mowbray
Silas Cribbs
Buster Keaton
William Dalton
Joyce Compton
Hazel Dalton
Richard Cromwell
Edward Middleton
Billy Gilbert
Master of Ceremonies
Margaret Hamilton
Mrs. Wilson
Diane Fisher
Julia Middleton
Charles Judels
Pie Vendor
Jack Norton
Drunk
Vernon Dent
Jim, a policeman
Eddie Acuff
Joe (uncredited)
Ernie Alexander
Drunk (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Stevens - the Coach Driver (uncredited)
Edward Gargan
Bartender (uncredited)
Arthur Housman
Mr. McGillicuddy - Drunk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Elbert Franklin
- Original Title
- The Villain Still Pursued Her
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Franklin-Blank Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Elbert Franklin, Ethel La Blanche
Lucien Ballard
Arthur Hilton
Harold B. Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Director
Elbert Franklin
Screenplay
Harold B. Franklin
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Morrie Friedman
Costume Design
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Villain Still Pursued Her.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Villain Still Pursued Her.
MovieLens[40K:50K]
rarities
Similar Titles to The Villain Still Pursued Her
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.7
6.4
5.9
6.0
5.5
4.8
6.5
6.7
6.3
6.7
4.3
5.0
4.1
6.5
6.3
5.0
7.2
5.5
More Like The Villain Still Pursued Her
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Villain Still Pursued Her
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Villain Still Pursued Her about?
Victorian melodrama is sent up in this spoof of the old production "The Drunkard; or, The Fallen Saved." Dastardly villain Silas Cribbs schemes to get his lusty clutches on the virtuous heroine by driving her naïve husband to alcoholic ruin. Luckily, a temperance lecturer is on hand to set things straight, as is Buster Keaton as William Dalton, the drunkard's friend.
Who directed The Villain Still Pursued Her?
The Villain Still Pursued Her was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in The Villain Still Pursued Her?
The principal cast of The Villain Still Pursued Her includes Hugh Herbert, Anita Louise, Alan Mowbray, Buster Keaton, Joyce Compton.
When was The Villain Still Pursued Her released and how long is it?
The Villain Still Pursued Her was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Villain Still Pursued Her?
The Villain Still Pursued Her holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).