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Man-Proof

1938-01-07 · 75 min · ★ 5.2

Comedy · Drama · Romance

A newspaper illustrator tries to remain best friends with the man she secretly loves, even though he recently married another woman.

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Directors
Richard Thorpe
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Myrna LoyMyrna LoyMimi Swift
Franchot ToneFranchot ToneJimmy Kilmartin
Rosalind RussellRosalind RussellElizabeth Kent
Walter PidgeonWalter PidgeonAlan Wythe
Nana BryantNana BryantMeg Swift
Leonard PennLeonard PennBob
John MiljanJohn MiljanTommy Gaunt
William StackWilliam StackMinister
Oscar O'SheaOscar O'SheaGus the Bartender
Rita JohnsonRita JohnsonFlorence (dialogue scenes deleted)
Ruth HusseyRuth HusseyJane (dialogue scenes deleted)
Harry DavenportHarry DavenportHitchhiker (uncredited)
Arthur HousmanArthur HousmanDrunk Sourpuss with Capon (uncredited)

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