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Still from Party Wire — Party Wire (1935) — Erle C. KentonPhotographed by Allen G. Siegler

Poster for Party Wire

Erle C. Kenton

Party Wire

English / 1935 / 1h 9m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.24/5·421 ratings·109 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

When a small-town girl's boyfriend leaves in disgrace, gossips spread false reports of her pregnancy.

Included in
Additions: April 2020
Position 69
Included in
Starring Jean Arthur
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorErle C. Kenton

WriterJohn Howard Lawson, Ethel Hill

CinematographerAllen G. Siegler

Editor

Cast

Jean Arthuras Marge Oliver

Victor Joryas Matthew Putnam

Helen Lowellas Nettie Putnam

Charley Grapewinas Will Oliver

Clara Blandickas Mathilda Sherman

Geneva Mitchellas Irene Sherman

Maude Eburneas Clara West

Matt McHughas Bert West

Oscar Apfelas Thomas P. Sherman

Robert Middlemassas Judge Stephen Stephenson

Walter Brennanas Paul - Railroad Telegrapher (uncredited)

Robert Allenas Roy Daniels

Louise Carteras Grandma Kern

Lillian Harmeras Deborah

Adda Gleasonas Townswoman

Oliver Eckhardtas Townsman

Party Wire (1935) | Criteria