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The Amazing Mr. Williams
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The Amazing Mr. Williams

1939-11-22 · 85 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Mystery

Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For each time he has a date with his longtime fiancée, he is prevented from keeping it by his devotion to duty. Maxine, in desperation, decides to take action and bring Kenny to the altar. Who will win, Maxine's curves or the glorious fight against crime?

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Directors
Alexander Hall
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Melvyn DouglasMelvyn DouglasKenny Williams
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellMaxine Carroll
Clarence KolbClarence KolbCaptain McGovern
Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyEffie Perkins
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyBuck Moseby
Donald MacBrideDonald MacBrideLieutenant Bixler
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeDetective Deever
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleMayor
John WrayJohn WrayStanley
Jane BarnesJane BarnesWedding Guest (uncredited)
Julie BishopJulie BishopFace of 7th Victim in Newspaper Photo (uncredited)
Lela BlissLela BlissCitizens Committee Woman (uncredited)
Maurice CassMaurice CassLittle Man (uncredited)
Jimmy ConlinJimmy ConlinMaster of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Dick CurtisDick CurtisJoe (uncredited)
Eddie DunnEddie DunnRace Track Spectator (uncredited)
Maude EburneMaude EburneLandlady (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsCitizens Committee Woman (uncredited)
Dick ElliottDick ElliottDruggist (uncredited)
Lorna GrayLorna GrayNurse (uncredited)

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