The Mad Miss Manton
Out of the social register and into the police blotter!
1938 · 80 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Romance
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.
Directed by Leigh Jason · Written by Wilson Collison
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Frances Mercer Helen Frayne -
Stanley Ridges Edward Norris -
Whitney Bourne Pat James -
Vickie Lester Kit Beverly -
Ann Evers Lee Wilson - C Catherine O'Quinn Dora Fenton
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Hattie McDaniel Hilda
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