Comedy ·Mystery · United States of America · 1939 · 1h 25m

The Amazing Mr. Williams

Director

Cast

Melvyn Douglas as Kenny Williams Joan Blondell as Maxine Carroll Clarence Kolb as Captain McGovern Ruth Donnelly as Effie Perkins Edward Brophy as Buck Moseby Donald MacBride as Lieutenant Bixler

Crew

Arthur L. Todd — Director of Photography Viola Lawrence — Editor Felix Mills — Original Music Composer Richard Maibaum — Screenplay Dwight Taylor — Screenplay Sy Bartlett — Screenplay

Tagline

A BOMBARDMENT OF LAUGHS!

Synopsis

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?

Mood & Themes

detective duty based on play or musical murder fiancé fiancée relationship

Key Collaborators

Alexander Hall Director Arthur L. Todd Director of Photography Viola Lawrence Editor Felix Mills Original Music Composer Richard Maibaum Screenplay Dwight Taylor Screenplay Sy Bartlett Screenplay Sy Bartlett Story Everett Riskin Producer

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