Slightly Honorable(1939)
WHAT A MURDER!...or even two or three? Here's drama in this ROAR!!
Slightly Honorable Synopsis
A lawyer is framed for the murder of a young party girl and tries to clear his name.
Slightly Honorable (1939) is a comedy and mystery film directed by Tay Garnett, released on December 22, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Pat O'Brien, Edward Arnold, Broderick Crawford and Ruth Terry. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Tay Garnett
- Writers:
- Ken Englund, George R. Brown, Irving Actman
- Producers:
- Tay Garnett
- Cinematographer:
- Merritt B. Gerstad
- Composer:
- Werner Janssen
- Production:
- Walter Wanger Productions
- Status:
- Released
Slightly Honorable Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pat O'Brien
as John Webb
Edward Arnold
as Vincent Cushing
Broderick Crawford
as Russel Sampson
Ruth Terry
as Anne Seymour
Alan Dinehart
as District Attorney George Joyce
Claire Dodd
as Alma Brehmer
Phyllis Brooks
as Sarilla Cushing
Eve Arden
as Miss Ater
Douglass Dumbrille
as George Taylor
Bernard Nedell
as Pete Godena
Douglas Fowley
as Madder
Ernest Truex
as P. Hemingway Collins
Key crew
Directed by Tay Garnett, written by Ken Englund, George R. Brown and Irving Actman, produced by Tay Garnett.
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Slightly Honorable Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 10 ratings.
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Slightly Honorable – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Slightly Honorable online?
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Slightly Honorable (1939) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Slightly Honorable?
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The main cast of Slightly Honorable (1939) includes Pat O'Brien, Edward Arnold, Broderick Crawford, Ruth Terry and Alan Dinehart. The film was directed by Tay Garnett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Slightly Honorable released?
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Slightly Honorable was released on December 22, 1939 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Slightly Honorable worth watching?
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Slightly Honorable (1939) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.