

The Amazing Mr. Williams
1939-11-22 · 85 min · ★ 6.0
Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For each time he has a date with his longtime fiancée, he is prevented from keeping it by his devotion to duty. Maxine, in desperation, decides to take action and bring Kenny to the altar. Who will win, Maxine's curves or the glorious fight against crime?
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- Directors
- Alexander Hall
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Melvyn DouglasKenny Williams
Joan BlondellMaxine Carroll
Clarence KolbCaptain McGovern
Ruth DonnellyEffie Perkins
Edward BrophyBuck Moseby
Donald MacBrideLieutenant Bixler
Don BeddoeDetective Deever
Jonathan HaleMayor
John WrayStanley
Jane BarnesWedding Guest (uncredited)
Julie BishopFace of 7th Victim in Newspaper Photo (uncredited)
Lela BlissCitizens Committee Woman (uncredited)
Maurice CassLittle Man (uncredited)
Jimmy ConlinMaster of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Dick CurtisJoe (uncredited)
Eddie DunnRace Track Spectator (uncredited)
Maude EburneLandlady (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsCitizens Committee Woman (uncredited)
Dick ElliottDruggist (uncredited)
Lorna GrayNurse (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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