The Donovan Affair(1929)
Who Killed Jack Donovan?
The Donovan Affair Synopsis
Inspector Killian tries to solve a murder case with his assistant Carney.
The Donovan Affair (1929) is a crime and mystery film directed by Frank Capra, released on April 11, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Jack Holt, Dorothy Revier, William Collier Jr. and Agnes Ayres. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Writers:
- Howard J. Green, Owen Davis, Dorothy Howell
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Donovan Affair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Holt
as Inspector Killian
Dorothy Revier
as Jean Rankin
William Collier Jr.
as Cornish
Agnes Ayres
as Lydia Rankin
John Roche
as Jack Donovan
Fred Kelsey
as Carney
Hank Mann
as Dr. Lindsey
Wheeler Oakman
as Porter
Virginia Brown Faire
as Mary Mills
Alphonse Ethier
as Capt. Peter Rankin
Edward Hearn
as Nelson
Ethel Wales
as Mrs. Lindsey
Key crew
Directed by Frank Capra, written by Howard J. Green, Owen Davis and Dorothy Howell.
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The Donovan Affair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Donovan Affair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Donovan Affair online?
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Who stars in The Donovan Affair?
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The main cast of The Donovan Affair (1929) includes Jack Holt, Dorothy Revier, William Collier Jr., Agnes Ayres and John Roche. 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 The Donovan Affair released?
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The Donovan Affair was released on April 11, 1929 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Donovan Affair worth watching?
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The Donovan Affair (1929) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.