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Lloyd Nolan
Tommy N. Thornton ('Mr. Dynamite')
Irene Hervey
Vicki Martin
Ann Gillis
Joey aka Abigail
J. Carrol Naish
'The Professor'
Robert Armstrong
Gunman
Frank Gaby
Valla, the Ventriloquist
Elisabeth Risdon
Limping Woman (aka "Achilles")
William Ruhl
Detective
Kernan Cripps
Detective
James C. Morton
The Cop in the Alley
Ken Christy
Tour Guide
Monte Brewer
Skinnay (as Monte 'Sonny' Brewer)
Cliff Nazarro
Doubletalker
Shemp Howard
'Abdullah'
Rudolph Anders
Frederick the Butler
Ken Lundy
Sandlot Baseball Boy
Tom Braunger
Sandlot Baseball Boy
Babe London
Heavyset Ball-throw Target
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Rubin
- Original Title
- Mr. Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
Stanley Rubin
Department Leadership Roster
John Rawlins
Director
Stanley Rubin
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Dynamite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Dynamite about?
A ball player takes his girlfriend to a carnival, only to discover a ring of saboteurs.
Who directed Mr. Dynamite?
Mr. Dynamite was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in Mr. Dynamite?
The principal cast of Mr. Dynamite includes Lloyd Nolan, Irene Hervey, Ann Gillis, J. Carrol Naish, Robert Armstrong.
When was Mr. Dynamite released and how long is it?
Mr. Dynamite was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Dynamite?
Mr. Dynamite holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).