No Ransom(1934)
No Ransom Synopsis
In this family comedy, the wealthy executive of a steel company must endure life with a strict, teetotaling wife, a wild daughter, and a deadbeat son. To gain some much needed attention, the lonesome fellow hires a hitman to kill him. Instead, the gunman kidnaps him to frighten the family into appreciating their devoted father.
No Ransom (1934) is a crime and comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, released on October 7, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Leila Hyams, Phillips Holmes, Jack La Rue and Robert McWade. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Writers:
- Albert DeMond, Damon Runyon
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Neumann
- Production:
- Liberty Pictures
- Status:
- Released
No Ransom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leila Hyams
as Barbara Winfield
Phillips Holmes
as Tom Wilson
Jack La Rue
as Larry Romero
Robert McWade
as John Winfield
Hedda Hopper
as Mrs. John Winfield
Vince Barnett
as Bullet
Edward Nugent
as Eddie Winfield
Carl Miller
as Ashton Woolcott
Irving Bacon
as Heinie
Garry Owen
as Archie DeWitt
Fritzi Ridgeway
as Miss Price
Mary Foy
as Mrs. Smithers
Key crew
Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, written by Albert DeMond and Damon Runyon.
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No Ransom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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No Ransom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch No Ransom online?
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Who stars in No Ransom?
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The main cast of No Ransom (1934) includes Leila Hyams, Phillips Holmes, Jack La Rue, Robert McWade and Hedda Hopper. The film was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was No Ransom released?
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No Ransom was released on October 7, 1934 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is No Ransom worth watching?
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No Ransom (1934) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.