The Chaser
“WATCH OUT for a gorgeous girl!”
Synopsis
A sleazy lawyer gains clients by showing up at terrible accidents. His boss, determined to stop him, hires a pretty girl to cozy up and coerce the truth out of the ambulance-chaser. Unfortunately, the boss doesn't count on the romance factor and sure enough, love blossoms between the girl and the shyster.
Top Cast
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Dennis O'Keefe
Tom Brandon
Ann Morriss
Dorothy Mason
Lewis Stone
Delford Prescott
Nat Pendleton
Floppy Phil
Henry O'Neill
Mr. Calhoun
Ruth Gillette
Mrs. Olson
John Qualen
Lars
Robert Emmett Keane
Simon Kelly
Jack Mulhall
Joe
Irving Bacon
Harvey
Pierre Watkin
Mr. Beaumont
Eddie Acuff
Photographer
Ernie Adams
Injured Man
Sam Ash
Man at Calhoun's Auto
William Bailey
Hank
Barbara Bedford
Brandon's Secretary
Lynton Brent
Attendant
Harvey Clark
Roller Rink Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Bella Spewack, Everett Freeman, Harry Ruskin, Sam Spewack
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- The Chaser
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Bella Spewack, Everett Freeman, Harry Ruskin, Sam Spewack, Chandler Sprague, Howard Emmett Rogers
Edward Ward
Charles Lawton Jr.
George Boemler
Frank Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Bella Spewack
Screenplay
Frank Davis
Producer
Everett Freeman
Screenplay
George Boemler
Editor
Harry Ruskin
Screenplay
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Sam Spewack
Screenplay
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 The Chaser
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chaser about?
A sleazy lawyer gains clients by showing up at terrible accidents. His boss, determined to stop him, hires a pretty girl to cozy up and coerce the truth out of the ambulance-chaser. Unfortunately, the boss doesn't count on the romance factor and sure enough, love blossoms between the girl and the shyster.
Who directed The Chaser?
The Chaser was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in The Chaser?
The principal cast of The Chaser includes Dennis O'Keefe, Ann Morriss, Lewis Stone, Nat Pendleton, Henry O'Neill.
When was The Chaser released and how long is it?
The Chaser was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chaser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chaser was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chaser?
The Chaser holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).