Man Wanted
“Things the screen has never dared tell about... Love... Marriage... Divorce...”
Synopsis
Hardworking magazine editor Lois is married to playboy Fred Ames. Her secretary abruptly quits just as salesman Tom Sheridan happens to arrive to hawk his goods. Desperate for assistance, Lois impulsively hires Tom. While Fred continues his philandering ways, a romance blossoms between Tom and Lois. But Tom's fiancée grows suspicious of his bond with Lois, and he decides to resign. Lois won't give Tom up without a fight, though.
Top Cast
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Kay Francis
Lois Ames
David Manners
Thomas 'Tom' / 'Tommy' Sherman
Una Merkel
Ruth 'Ruthie' Holman
Andy Devine
Andy Doyle
Kenneth Thomson
Fred Ames
Claire Dodd
Ann Le Marie
Elizabeth Patterson
Miss Harper
Bess Flowers
Fred's Party Guest
Edward Van Sloan
Mr. Walters
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Youngster in Store
Jack Chefe
Impatient Man in Lois' Office (Uncredited)
Betty Farrington
New Secretary (Uncredited)
Douglas Gerrard
Mr. Orca (Uncredited)
Charlotte Merriam
Miss Smith, Receptionist (Uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Speakeasy Waiter (Uncredited)
Jack Trent
Fred's Party Guest (Uncredited)
Eric Wilton
Waiter at Fred's Party (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon, Robert Lord
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Man Wanted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Charles Kenyon, Robert Lord
Bernhard Kaun
Gregg Toland
James Gibbon
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
James Gibbon
Editor
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Earl Luick
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.
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Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man Wanted
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man Wanted about?
Hardworking magazine editor Lois is married to playboy Fred Ames. Her secretary abruptly quits just as salesman Tom Sheridan happens to arrive to hawk his goods. Desperate for assistance, Lois impulsively hires Tom. While Fred continues his philandering ways, a romance blossoms between Tom and Lois. But Tom's fiancée grows suspicious of his bond with Lois, and he decides to resign. Lois won't give Tom up without a fight, though.
Who directed Man Wanted?
Man Wanted was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Man Wanted?
The principal cast of Man Wanted includes Kay Francis, David Manners, Una Merkel, Andy Devine, Kenneth Thomson.
When was Man Wanted released and how long is it?
Man Wanted was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Man Wanted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man Wanted was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man Wanted?
Man Wanted holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).