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The Mad Miss Manton
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The Mad Miss Manton

1938-10-21 · 80 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Crime · Mystery · Romance

When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.

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Directors
Leigh Jason
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckMelsa Manton
Henry FondaHenry FondaPeter Ames
Sam LeveneSam LeveneLieutenant Brent
Frances MercerFrances MercerHelen Frayne
Stanley RidgesStanley RidgesEdward Norris
Whitney BourneWhitney BournePat James
Vickie LesterVickie LesterKit Beverly
Ann EversAnn EversLee Wilson
Catherine O'QuinnDora Fenton
Linda PerryLinda PerryMyra Frost
Eleanor HansenEleanor HansenJane
Hattie McDanielHattie McDanielHilda
James BurkeJames BurkeSullivan
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleBat Regan
Penny SingletonPenny SingletonFrances Glesk
Leona MaricleLeona MaricleSheila Lane
Kay SuttonKay SuttonGloria Hamilton
Miles ManderMiles ManderFred Thomas
John QualenJohn QualenNight Watchman at Subway Construction Site
Grady SuttonGrady SuttonSecretary to District Attorney

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