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Still from Hands Across the Table — Hands Across the Table (1935) — Mitchell LeisenPhotographed by Ted Tetzlaff

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Mitchell Leisen

Hands Across the Table

English / 1935 / 1h 20m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.49/5·2.7K ratings·783 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Position 30
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Directed by Mitchell Leisen
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Credits

Crew

DirectorMitchell Leisen

WriterVincent Lawrence,

Herbert Fields,

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)

Hands Across the Table (1935) | Criteria