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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
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.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 2 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 romances, −45 min on the typical 107
typical 10762Half of all romances run 97–122 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 1 countries
Released
1932
April 23, 1932
94 years ago
Genres
RomanceComedyDramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityModerate
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
17 of 17
Kay FrancisLois Ames
David MannersThomas 'Tom' / 'Tommy' Sherman
Una MerkelRuth 'Ruthie' Holman
Andy DevineAndy Doyle
Kenneth ThomsonFred Ames
Claire DoddAnn Le Marie
Elizabeth PattersonMiss Harper
Bess FlowersFred's Party Guest
Edward Van SloanMr. Walters
Frank Coghlan Jr.Youngster in Store
Jack ChefeImpatient Man in Lois' Office (Uncredited)
Betty FarringtonNew Secretary (Uncredited)
Douglas GerrardMr. Orca (Uncredited)
Charlotte MerriamMiss Smith, Receptionist (Uncredited)
Lee PhelpsSpeakeasy Waiter (Uncredited)- JTJack TrentFred's Party Guest (Uncredited)
- EWEric WiltonWaiter at Fred's Party (Uncredited)
Directing · 1
- William Dieterle Director
Writing · 2
- Robert Lord Story
- Charles Kenyon Adaptation
Production · 1
- Hal B. Wallis Producer
Camera · 4
- Gregg Toland Director of Photography
- Perry Finnerman Assistant Camera
- Homer Van Pelt Still Photographer
- Bert Shipman Additional Camera
Editing · 1
- James Gibbon Editor
Sound · 3
- Bernhard Kaun Original Music Composer
- Leo F. Forbstein Conductor
- Oliver S. Garretson Sound
Art · 1
- Anton Grot Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Earl Luick Costume Design
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