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Hands Across the Table (1935) | Criteria

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Hands Across the Table

English • 1935 • 1h 20m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Mitchell Leisen

Synopsis

A manicurist and an engaged loafer, both planning to marry money, meet and fall in love.

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Directed by Mitchell Leisen
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Credits

Crew

DirectorMitchell Leisen

WriterVincent Lawrence, Norman Krasna, Herbert Fields, Dorothy Parker

CinematographerTed Tetzlaff

ComposerFriedrich Hollaender, Heinz Roemheld, John Leipold

EditorWilliam Shea

ProducerE. Lloyd Sheldon

Cast

Carole Lombardas Regi Allen

Fred MacMurrayas Theodore Drew III

Ralph Bellamyas Allen Macklyn

Astrid Allwynas Vivian Snowden

Ruth Donnellyas Laura

Marie Prevostas Nona

Murray Alperas Cabbie (uncredited)

Herman Bingas Barber (uncredited)

Marcelle Cordayas Celeste (uncredited)

William Demarestas Regi's Date Natty (uncredited)

Edward Garganas Pinky Kelly (uncredited)

Ferdinand Munieras Miles (uncredited)

Fred 'Snowflake' Toonesas Snowflake (uncredited)

Joseph R. Tozeras Peter (uncredited)