Nothing Sacred
Seen it?1937 | 77 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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. If you loved It Happened One Night or The Philadelphia Story, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1937: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When a small-town girl is incorrectly diagnosed with a rare, deadly disease, an unknowing newspaper columnist turns her into a national heroine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William A. Wellman
- Carole LombardHazel Flagg
- Fredric MarchWallace "Wally" Cook
- Charles WinningerDr. Enoch Downer
- Walter ConnollyOliver Stone
- Sig RumanDr. Emil Eggelhoffer
- Frank FayMaster of Ceremonies
- Troy Brown Sr.Ernest Walker
- Maxie RosenbloomMax Levinsky
- Margaret HamiltonWarsaw, Vermont Drugstore Lady
- Olin HowlandBaggage Man