

Man-Proof
1938-01-07 · 75 min · ★ 5.2
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 LoyMimi Swift
Franchot ToneJimmy Kilmartin
Rosalind RussellElizabeth Kent
Walter PidgeonAlan Wythe
Nana BryantMeg Swift
Leonard PennBob
John MiljanTommy Gaunt
William StackMinister
Oscar O'SheaGus the Bartender
Rita JohnsonFlorence (dialogue scenes deleted)
Ruth HusseyJane (dialogue scenes deleted)
Harry DavenportHitchhiker (uncredited)
Arthur HousmanDrunk Sourpuss with Capon (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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