The Nitwits(1935)
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The Nitwits Synopsis
A would-be songwriter and a would-be inventor run a cigar stand and get mixed up in the murder of a song publisher.
The Nitwits (1935) is a comedy and music film directed by George Stevens, released on June 7, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Fred Keating and Betty Grable. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- George Stevens
- Writers:
- Fred Guiol, Al Boasberg, Dorothy Fields
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Cronjager
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Nitwits Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bert Wheeler
as Johnny
Robert Woolsey
as Newton
Fred Keating
as William Darrell
Betty Grable
as Mary Roberts
Evelyn Brent
as Alice Lake
Erik Rhodes
as George Clark
Hale Hamilton
as Winfield Lake
Charles Cahill Wilson
as Police Captain Jennings
Arthur Aylesworth
as Lurch
Willie Best
as Sleepy
Lew Kelly
as J. Gabriel Hazel
- Joan Andrews
Joan Andrews
as Singer
Key crew
Directed by George Stevens, written by Fred Guiol, Al Boasberg and Dorothy Fields.
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The Nitwits Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Nitwits – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Nitwits?
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The main cast of The Nitwits (1935) includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Fred Keating, Betty Grable and Evelyn Brent. The film was directed by George Stevens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nitwits released?
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The Nitwits was released on June 7, 1935 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Nitwits worth watching?
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The Nitwits (1935) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.