Design for Scandal
“EVERY WOMAN HAS HER WEAK MOMENT!---but it takes the right man to find it!”
Synopsis
A newsman (Walter Pidgeon) falls in love on Cape Cod with the judge (Rosalind Russell) his angry boss (Edward Arnold) expects him to discredit.
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Judge Cornelia C. Porter
Walter Pidgeon
Jeff Sherman
Edward Arnold
Judson M. 'J.M.' / 'Judsy' Blair
Lee Bowman
Walter Caldwell
Jean Rogers
Dotty
Mary Beth Hughes
Adele Blair
Guy Kibbee
Judge Graham
Barbara Jo Allen
Janie
Leon Belasco
Alexander Raoul
Bobby Larson
Freddie
Anne Revere
Nettie
Charles Coleman
Wilton
Thurston Hall
Northcott
Addison Richards
Divorce Lawyer (uncredited)
George Chandler
First Cabbie (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Realtor (uncredited)
Syd Saylor
Second Cabbie (uncredited)
Charlotte Wynters
Thelma (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Houser
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Design for Scandal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Lionel Houser
Franz Waxman
William H. Daniels, Leonard Smith
Elmo Veron
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Lionel Houser
Screenplay
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
Elmo Veron
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Design for Scandal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Design for Scandal about?
A newsman (Walter Pidgeon) falls in love on Cape Cod with the judge (Rosalind Russell) his angry boss (Edward Arnold) expects him to discredit.
Who directed Design for Scandal?
Design for Scandal was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Design for Scandal?
The principal cast of Design for Scandal includes Rosalind Russell, Walter Pidgeon, Edward Arnold, Lee Bowman, Jean Rogers.
When was Design for Scandal released and how long is it?
Design for Scandal was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Design for Scandal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Design for Scandal was composed by Franz Waxman.