The Mad Miss Manton
Seen it?1938 | 80 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved A Shot in the Dark or What's Up, Doc?, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$716K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leigh Jason
- Barbara StanwyckMelsa Manton
- Henry FondaPeter Ames
- Sam LeveneLieutenant Brent
- Frances MercerHelen Frayne
- Stanley RidgesEdward Norris
- Whitney BournePat James
- Vickie LesterKit Beverly
- Ann EversLee Wilson
- Catherine O'QuinnDora Fenton
- Linda PerryMyra Frost