Comedy ·Crime ·Mystery ·Romance · United States of America · 1938 · 1h 20m

The Mad Miss Manton

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Director
Leigh Jason
Cast
Barbara Stanwyck as Melsa Manton Henry Fonda as Peter Ames Sam Levene as Lieutenant Brent Frances Mercer as Helen Frayne Stanley Ridges as Edward Norris Whitney Bourne as Pat James
Crew
Nicholas Musuraca — Director of Photography George Hively — Editor Roy Webb — Original Music Composer Philip G. Epstein — Screenplay Wilson Collison — Story Edward Stevenson — Costume Design
Tagline

Out of the social register and into the police blotter!

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
gangstermadcap comedyscrewball comedysocialitepranksterinvestigative journalismmurder mysterylibel suit
Key Collaborators
Leigh Jason Director Nicholas Musuraca Director of Photography George Hively Editor Roy Webb Original Music Composer Philip G. Epstein Screenplay Wilson Collison Story Edward Stevenson Costume Design
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