japan,marriage,screwball comedy,silk

Dangerous Number (1937)

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A RED-HEADED WOMAN WAS THE CAUSE OF IT ALL!

Hank Medhill, artificial silk manufacturer, has returned to the U.S. from Japan to learn that his former girlfriend, Eleanor Breen is about to marry. Hank convinces Eleanor to leave the groom-to-be and marry him. Shortly after the marriage, they discover that they have nothing in common. They separate. Hank decides to pick any name from the phone book and date them. That date results in a wild and frightful night for Hank, thanks to Eleanor's clever plan.

Cast & Crew

Director
Richard Thorpe
  • Profile picture of Robert Young
    Hank Robert Young
  • Profile picture of Ann Sothern
    Eleanor Ann Sothern
  • Profile picture of Reginald Owen
    William Reginald Owen
  • Profile picture of Cora Witherspoon
    Gypsy Cora Witherspoon
  • Profile picture of Dean Jagger
    Dillman Dean Jagger
  • Profile picture of Marla Shelton
    Vera Marla Shelton
  • Profile picture of Franklin Pangborn
    Hotel Desk Clerk Franklin Pangborn
  • Profile picture of Barnett Parker
    Minehardi Barnett Parker

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Keywords

  • japan
  • marriage
  • screwball comedy
  • silk