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"A RED-HEADED WOMAN WAS THE CAUSE OF IT ALL!"

Hank Medhill, artificial silk manufacturer, has returned to the U.S. from Japan to learn that his former girlfriend, Eleanor Breen is about to marry. Hank convinces Eleanor to leave the groom-to-be and marry him. Shortly after the marriage, they discover that they have nothing in common. They separate. Hank decides to pick any name from the phone book and date them. That date results in a wild and frightful night for Hank, thanks to Eleanor's clever plan.

Top Cast

  • Robert Young

    Robert Young

    Hank

  • Ann Sothern

    Ann Sothern

    Eleanor

  • Reginald Owen

    Reginald Owen

    William

  • Cora Witherspoon

    Cora Witherspoon

    Gypsy

  • Dean Jagger

    Dean Jagger

    Dillman

  • Marla Shelton

    Marla Shelton

    Vera

  • Franklin Pangborn

    Franklin Pangborn

    Hotel Desk Clerk

  • Barnett Parker

    Barnett Parker

    Minehardi

  • Charles Trowbridge

    Charles Trowbridge

    Hotel Manager

Overview

Hank Medhill, artificial silk manufacturer, has returned to the U.S. from Japan to learn that his former girlfriend, Eleanor Breen is about to marry. Hank convinces Eleanor to leave the groom-to-be and marry him. Shortly after the marriage, they discover that they have nothing in common. They separate. Hank decides to pick any name from the phone book and date them. That date results in a wild and frightful night for Hank, thanks to Eleanor's clever plan.

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