American Madness(1932)
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Overview
Socially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had an affair... all in the same day.
Director
Frank Capra
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Cast
Walter Huston
as Thomas Dickson
Pat O'Brien
as Matt Brown
Kay Johnson
as Phyllis Dickson
Constance Cummings
as Helen
Gavin Gordon
as Cyril Cluett
Arthur Hoyt
as Ives
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Police Inspector
Edwin Maxwell
as Clark (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway
as Oscar (uncredited)
Robert Ellis
as Dude Finlay (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
as Depositor (uncredited)
Charley Grapewin
as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1932
Runtime
1h 16m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Madness?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for American Madness (1932).
What is American Madness about?▼
Socially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had an affair... all in the same day.
Who directed American Madness?▼
American Madness was directed by Frank Capra and released in 1932. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is American Madness?▼
American Madness has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
Who stars in American Madness?▼
The cast of American Madness includes Walter Huston as Thomas Dickson, Pat O'Brien as Matt Brown, Kay Johnson as Phyllis Dickson, Constance Cummings as Helen, Gavin Gordon as Cyril Cluett and more.
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