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She Asked for It
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She Asked for It

1937-09-17 · 69 min · ★ 8.0

Mystery · Comedy · Crime · Adventure

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.

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Directors
Erle C. Kenton
Production companies
B.P. Schulberg Productions, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William GarganWilliam GarganDwight Stanford
Orien HeywardOrien HeywardPenelope Stanford
Vivienne OsborneVivienne OsborneCeila Stettin
Richard CarleRichard CarleTed Hoyt
Roland DrewRoland DrewRandolph Stettin
Harry BeresfordHarry BeresfordMr. Switch, the Lawyer
Alan BirminghamAlan BirminghamConrad Norris
Harry FleischmannJenkins
Tully MarshallTully MarshallOld Man Stettin
Miki MoritaMiki MoritaKaito
Nora CecilNora CecilElderly lady (uncredited)

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