She Asked for It(1937)
Mysteries are his meat! He writes 'em...he reads 'em...but when she makes him start to solve 'em...help, police!
She Asked for It Synopsis
Dwight Stanford and his wife, Penny, are a pair of spendthrifts who can't hold on to money, dependent for support on Dwight's rich uncle, who sends them a monthly allowance. Conrad Norris, Dwight's cousin, disapproves of Dwight and Penny, and resents his uncle's generosity. The uncle is the victim of a hit-and-run accident and, there being no will, Conrad, as next of kin, inherits. Switch, the uncle's lawyer, tells Dwight he is shutout with no hope of appeal. Dwight starts writing mystery novels about a fictional detective named Steven Knight, which become instant hits and the money pours in.
She Asked for It (1937) is a mystery, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Erle C. Kenton, released on September 17, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars William Gargan, Orien Heyward, Vivienne Osborne and Richard Carle. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Erle C. Kenton
- Writers:
- Theodore Reeves, Frederick J. Jackson
- Production:
- B.P. Schulberg Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
She Asked for It Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Gargan
as Dwight Stanford
Orien Heyward
as Penelope Stanford
Vivienne Osborne
as Ceila Stettin
Richard Carle
as Ted Hoyt
Roland Drew
as Randolph Stettin
Harry Beresford
as Mr. Switch, the Lawyer
Alan Birmingham
as Conrad Norris
- Harry Fleischmann
Harry Fleischmann
as Jenkins
Tully Marshall
as Old Man Stettin
Miki Morita
as Kaito
Nora Cecil
as Elderly lady (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Erle C. Kenton, written by Theodore Reeves and Frederick J. Jackson.
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She Asked for It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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She Asked for It – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in She Asked for It?
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The main cast of She Asked for It (1937) includes William Gargan, Orien Heyward, Vivienne Osborne, Richard Carle and Roland Drew. The film was directed by Erle C. Kenton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was She Asked for It released?
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She Asked for It was released on September 17, 1937 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is She Asked for It worth watching?
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She Asked for It (1937) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.