Hands Across the Table
Seen it?1935 | 80 min | Romance, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
A manicurist and an engaged loafer, both planning to marry money, meet and fall in love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mitchell Leisen
- Carole LombardRegi Allen
- Fred MacMurrayTheodore Drew III
- Ralph BellamyAllen Macklyn
- Astrid AllwynVivian Snowden
- Ruth DonnellyLaura
- Marie PrevostNona
- Murray AlperCabbie (uncredited)
- Herman BingBarber (uncredited)
- Marcelle CordayCeleste (uncredited)
- William DemarestRegi's Date Natty (uncredited)