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May 23, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman, Ada McQuillan, Adela Rogers St. Johns
- Original Title
- The Wise Guy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Frank Lloyd Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Jules Furthman, Ada McQuillan, Adela Rogers St. Johns
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
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 Wise Guy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wise Guy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wise Guy about?
A carnival huckster who decides to turn pennies into dollars by passing himself off as a hellfire-and-brimstone evangelist.
Who directed The Wise Guy?
The Wise Guy was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in The Wise Guy?
The principal cast of The Wise Guy includes James Kirkwood, Mary Astor, Betty Compson, George F. Marion, Mary Carr.
When was The Wise Guy released and how long is it?
The Wise Guy was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wise Guy?
The Wise Guy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).

