The Mad Miss Manton(1938)
Out of the social register and into the police blotter!
The Mad Miss Manton Synopsis
When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.
The Mad Miss Manton (1938) is a comedy, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Leigh Jason, released on October 21, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Sam Levene and Frances Mercer. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Leigh Jason
- Writers:
- Wilson Collison, Philip G. Epstein
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Mad Miss Manton (1938) Trailer
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The Mad Miss Manton Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Melsa Manton
Henry Fonda
as Peter Ames
Sam Levene
as Lieutenant Brent
Frances Mercer
as Helen Frayne
Stanley Ridges
as Edward Norris
Whitney Bourne
as Pat James
Vickie Lester
as Kit Beverly
Ann Evers
as Lee Wilson
- Catherine O'Quinn
Catherine O'Quinn
as Dora Fenton
Linda Perry
as Myra Frost
Eleanor Hansen
as Jane
Hattie McDaniel
as Hilda
Key crew
Directed by Leigh Jason, written by Wilson Collison and Philip G. Epstein.
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The Mad Miss Manton Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 44 ratings.
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The Mad Miss Manton – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mad Miss Manton online?
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The Mad Miss Manton (1938) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mad Miss Manton?
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The main cast of The Mad Miss Manton (1938) includes Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Sam Levene, Frances Mercer and Stanley Ridges. The film was directed by Leigh Jason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mad Miss Manton released?
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The Mad Miss Manton was released on October 21, 1938 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Mad Miss Manton worth watching?
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The Mad Miss Manton (1938) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mad Miss Manton?
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Yes. The official The Mad Miss Manton trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.