They Met in a Taxi
Seen it?1936 | 70 min | Comedy, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who like their stories with a little danger and anyone who wants a laugh, this one's for you. Low effort, high reward: just press play. If you loved Take the Money and Run, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 10 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A cab driver takes in a young woman who claims to be a reluctant bride, and becomes involved in the search for a stolen necklace.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alfred E. Green
- Chester MorrisJimmy Donlin
- Fay WrayMary Trenton
- Raymond WalburnMr. Roger Clifton
- Lionel StanderFingers Garrison
- Henry MollisonMr. Arnold Stewart
- Kenneth HarlanMr. Andrews
- Sam AshElevator Man
- Ward BondPoliceman
- Al BridgeDetective
- Mary Lou DixBit Role