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Theodora Goes Wild (1936) | Criteria

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Theodora Goes Wild

English • 1936 • 1h 34m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Richard Boleslawski

Synopsis

The small-town prudes of Lynnfield are up in arms over 'The Sinner,' a sexy best-seller. They little suspect that author 'Caroline Adams' is really Theodora Lynn, scion of the town's leading family. Michael Grant, devil-may-care book jacket illustrator, penetrates Theodora's incognito and sets out to 'free her' from Lynnfield against her will. But Michael has a secret too, and gets a taste of his own medicine.

Included in
Columbia Screwball
Position 5
Included in
Screwball Comedy Classics
Position 6
Included in
December 2022
Position 57

Credits

Crew

DirectorRichard Boleslawski

WriterSidney Buchman

CinematographerJoseph Walker

ComposerWilliam Grant Still, Arthur Morton

EditorOtto Meyer

Cast

Irene Dunneas Theodora Lynn

Melvyn Douglasas Michael Grant

Thomas Mitchellas Jed Waterbury

Thurston Hallas Arthur Stevenson

Elisabeth Risdon

as Aunt Mary

Margaret McWadeas Aunt Elsie

Spring Byingtonas Rebecca Perry

Nana Bryantas Ethel Stevenson

Henry Kolkeras Jonathan Grant

Leona Maricleas Agnes Grant

Robert Greigas Uncle John

Frederick Burtonas Governor Wyatt

Stella Adamsas Townswoman (uncredited)

Paul Barrettas Roger Taylor, Adelaide's Husband (uncredited)

Noel Batesas Townswoman (uncredited)

William Benedictas Henry - Copyboy (uncredited)

Sven Hugo Borgas Bartender (uncredited)

Carolyn Lee Bourlandas Adelaide's Baby (uncredited)

Maurice Brierreas Waiter (uncredited)

Don Brodieas Photographer at Governor's Reception (uncredited)