American Madness(1932)
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American Madness Synopsis
Socially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had an affair... all in the same day.
American Madness (1932) is a drama and crime film directed by Frank Capra, released on August 15, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Walter Huston, Pat O'Brien, Kay Johnson and Constance Cummings. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Writers:
- Robert Riskin, Robert Riskin
- Producers:
- Harry Cohn, Frank Capra
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Composer:
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
American Madness (1932) Trailer
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American Madness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Huston
as Thomas Dickson
Pat O'Brien
as Matt Brown
Kay Johnson
as Phyllis Dickson
Constance Cummings
as Helen
Gavin Gordon
as Cyril Cluett
Arthur Hoyt
as Ives
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Police Inspector
Edwin Maxwell
as Clark (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway
as Oscar (uncredited)
Robert Ellis
as Dude Finlay (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
as Depositor (uncredited)
Charley Grapewin
as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Frank Capra, written by Robert Riskin and Robert Riskin, produced by Harry Cohn and Frank Capra.
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American Madness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 49 ratings.
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American Madness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Madness online?
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American Madness (1932) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in American Madness?
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The main cast of American Madness (1932) includes Walter Huston, Pat O'Brien, Kay Johnson, Constance Cummings and Gavin Gordon. The film was directed by Frank Capra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Madness released?
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American Madness was released on August 15, 1932 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is American Madness worth watching?
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American Madness (1932) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Madness?
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Yes. The official American Madness trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.