

The Mad Miss Manton
1938-10-21 · 80 min · ★ 6.4
When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.
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- Directors
- Leigh Jason
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Barbara StanwyckMelsa Manton
Henry FondaPeter Ames
Sam LeveneLieutenant Brent
Frances MercerHelen Frayne
Stanley RidgesEdward Norris
Whitney BournePat James
Vickie LesterKit Beverly
Ann EversLee Wilson
Linda PerryMyra Frost
Eleanor HansenJane
Hattie McDanielHilda
James BurkeSullivan
Paul GuilfoyleBat Regan
Penny SingletonFrances Glesk
Leona MaricleSheila Lane
Kay SuttonGloria Hamilton
Miles ManderFred Thomas
John QualenNight Watchman at Subway Construction Site
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