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Theodora Goes Wild
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Theodora Goes Wild

1936-11-12 · 94 min · ★ 6.6

Comedy · Romance

The small-town prudes of Lynnfield are up in arms over 'The Sinner,' a sexy best-seller. They little suspect that author 'Caroline Adams' is really Theodora Lynn, scion of the town's leading family. Michael Grant, devil-may-care book jacket illustrator, penetrates Theodora's incognito and sets out to 'free her' from Lynnfield against her will. But Michael has a secret too, and gets a taste of his own medicine.

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Directors
Richard Boleslawski
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Irene DunneIrene DunneTheodora Lynn
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn DouglasMichael Grant
Thomas MitchellThomas MitchellJed Waterbury
Thurston HallThurston HallArthur Stevenson
Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonAunt Mary
Margaret McWadeMargaret McWadeAunt Elsie
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonRebecca Perry
Nana BryantNana BryantEthel Stevenson
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerJonathan Grant
Leona MaricleLeona MaricleAgnes Grant
Robert GreigRobert GreigUncle John
Frederick BurtonGovernor Wyatt
Stella AdamsStella AdamsTownswoman (uncredited)
Paul BarrettRoger Taylor, Adelaide's Husband (uncredited)
Noel BatesTownswoman (uncredited)
William BenedictWilliam BenedictHenry - Copyboy (uncredited)
Sven Hugo BorgSven Hugo BorgBartender (uncredited)
Carolyn Lee BourlandAdelaide's Baby (uncredited)
Maurice BrierreWaiter (uncredited)
Don BrodieDon BrodiePhotographer at Governor's Reception (uncredited)

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