

Scandal Street
Synopsis
Joe McKnight temporarily leaves his fiancée, Nora Langdon, for an expedition in a South American jungle. Nora gets a position as librarian in the small town of Midberg, where she boards with the Smith family. Nora is befriended by her next-door neighbor Austin Brown, who, unknown to his wife, is engaged in a moneymaking scheme with James Wilson.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lew Ayres
Joe McKnight
Louise Campbell
Nora Langdon
Roscoe Karns
Austin Brown
Porter Hall
James Wilson
Edgar Kennedy
Daniel Webster Smith
Elizabeth Patterson
Ada Smith
Cecil Cunningham
Maybelle Murphy
Virginia Weidler
Wilma 'Willie' Murphy
Lucien Littlefield
Robert Johnson
Jan Duggan
Vera Veazy
Laraine Day
Peg Smith (as Laraine Johnson)
Lois Kent
Marilyn Smith
George Offerman, Jr.
Jerome Murphy
Esther Howard
Birdie Brown
Carl Switzer
Bennie Nordskudder
Louise Beavers
Clairce
Ellen Drew
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James P. Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Vera Caspary, Bertram Millhauser, Eddie Welch
- Original Title
- Scandal Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James P. Hogan
Vera Caspary, Bertram Millhauser, Eddie Welch
Department Leadership Roster
James P. Hogan
Director
Bertram Millhauser
Writer
Eddie Welch
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scandal Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scandal Street about?
Joe McKnight temporarily leaves his fiancée, Nora Langdon, for an expedition in a South American jungle. Nora gets a position as librarian in the small town of Midberg, where she boards with the Smith family. Nora is befriended by her next-door neighbor Austin Brown, who, unknown to his wife, is engaged in a moneymaking scheme with James Wilson.
Who directed Scandal Street?
Scandal Street was directed by James P. Hogan.
Who stars in Scandal Street?
The principal cast of Scandal Street includes Lew Ayres, Louise Campbell, Roscoe Karns, Porter Hall, Edgar Kennedy.
When was Scandal Street released and how long is it?
Scandal Street was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.



















