She Asked for It
"Mysteries are his meat! He writes 'em...he reads 'em...but when she makes him start to solve 'em...help, police!"
Originally released in 1937. She Asked for It is a mystery/comedy film. directed by Erle C. Kenton. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Gargan, Orien Heyward, and Vivienne Osborne
Synopsis
Dwight Stanford and his wife, Penny, are a pair of spendthrifts who can't hold on to money, dependent for support on Dwight's rich uncle, who sends them a monthly allowance. Conrad Norris, Dwight's cousin, disapproves of Dwight and Penny, and resents his uncle's generosity. The uncle is the victim of a hit-and-run accident and, there being no will, Conrad, as next of kin, inherits. Switch, the uncle's lawyer, tells Dwight he is shutout with no hope of appeal. Dwight starts writing mystery novels about a fictional detective named Steven Knight, which become instant hits and the money pours in.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Gargan
as Dwight Stanford
Orien Heyward
as Penelope Stanford
Vivienne Osborne
as Ceila Stettin
Richard Carle
as Ted Hoyt
Roland Drew
as Randolph Stettin
Harry Beresford
as Mr. Switch, the Lawyer
Alan Birmingham
as Conrad Norris
Harry Fleischmann
as Jenkins
Tully Marshall
as Old Man Stettin
Miki Morita
as Kaito
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is She Asked for It about?
Dwight Stanford and his wife, Penny, are a pair of spendthrifts who can't hold on to money, dependent for support on Dwight's rich uncle, who sends them a monthly allowance. Conrad Norris, Dwight's...
Who directed She Asked for It?
She Asked for It was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
How long is She Asked for It?
She Asked for It has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was She Asked for It released?
She Asked for It was released on September 17, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in She Asked for It?
The main cast of She Asked for It includes William Gargan, Orien Heyward, Vivienne Osborne, Richard Carle, Roland Drew.