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The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
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The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

1936-04-24 · 82 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Mystery

A doctor is driven into an investigation of sinister goings-on at a horse race track by his mystery writer ex-wife.

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Directors
Stephen Roberts
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William PowellWilliam PowellDr. Lawrence 'Brad' Bradford
Jean ArthurJean ArthurPaula Bradford
James GleasonJames GleasonInspector Corrigan
Eric BloreEric BloreStokes, Bradford's Butler
Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongNick Martel, Bookie
Lila LeeLila LeeMiss Prentiss, Bradford's Receptionist
Grant MitchellGrant MitchellJohn Summers, Luxury's Owner
Erin O'Brien-MooreErin O'Brien-MooreMrs. Summers
Ralph MorganRalph MorganLeroy Hutchins, War Cloud's Owner
Lucile GleasonLucile GleasonMrs. Hutchins
Johnny ArthurJohnny ArthurMr. Frankenstein (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystonePolice Radio Operator (uncredited)
Tom BrowerTom BrowerPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersDr. Bunting (uncredited)
Frankie DarroFrankie DarroSpike Salisbury (uncredited)
John DilsonJohn DilsonAnalyst Examining Gelatin Capsule (uncredited)
James DonlanJames DonlanTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Paul FixPaul FixLou Pender (uncredited)
Dorothy GrangerDorothy GrangerFill-in Receptionist (uncredited)
Sam HayesSam HayesRace Announcer (uncredited)

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