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There's That Woman Again

  • 1938
  • Approved
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
305
YOUR RATING
Melvyn Douglas and Virginia Bruce in There's That Woman Again (1938)
Screwball ComedyWhodunnitComedyCrimeMystery

Bill Reardon, a private detective, is working on a case involving stolen items from a local jewelry store. The case takes a different turn when Bill's prying wife wants to help catch the cro... Read allBill Reardon, a private detective, is working on a case involving stolen items from a local jewelry store. The case takes a different turn when Bill's prying wife wants to help catch the crook.Bill Reardon, a private detective, is working on a case involving stolen items from a local jewelry store. The case takes a different turn when Bill's prying wife wants to help catch the crook.

  • Director
    • Alexander Hall
  • Writers
    • Wilson Collison
    • Julius J. Epstein
    • Ken Englund
  • Stars
    • Melvyn Douglas
    • Virginia Bruce
    • Margaret Lindsay
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    305
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alexander Hall
    • Writers
      • Wilson Collison
      • Julius J. Epstein
      • Ken Englund
    • Stars
      • Melvyn Douglas
      • Virginia Bruce
      • Margaret Lindsay
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Top Cast43

    Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas
    • William 'Bill' Reardon
    Virginia Bruce
    Virginia Bruce
    • Sally Reardon
    Margaret Lindsay
    Margaret Lindsay
    • Mrs. Francine Nacelle
    Stanley Ridges
    Stanley Ridges
    • Tony Croy
    Gordon Oliver
    Gordon Oliver
    • Charles Crenshaw
    Tom Dugan
    Tom Dugan
    • Flannigan
    Don Beddoe
    Don Beddoe
    • Johnson
    Jonathan Hale
    Jonathan Hale
    • Rolfe Davis
    Pierre Watkin
    Pierre Watkin
    • Mr. Robert Nacelle
    Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey
    • Stone
    Don 'Red' Barry
    Don 'Red' Barry
    • Bellboy
    • (uncredited)
    Gladys Blake
    Gladys Blake
    • Fran
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Burns
    • Shoe Shop Proprietor
    • (uncredited)
    Maurice Costello
    Maurice Costello
    • Headwaiter
    • (uncredited)
    Nell Craig
    Nell Craig
    • Woman in Beauty Salon
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Hall Crane
    Frank Hall Crane
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    John Dilson
    John Dilson
    • Coroner's Deputy
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Fetherston
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Alexander Hall
    • Writers
      • Wilson Collison
      • Julius J. Epstein
      • Ken Englund
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews10

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The second of what was intended to be a series of films with the husband and wife team of the Reardon's. Virginia Bruce replaced Joan Blondell as Sally in this film. As one source stated at the time, this series was to be Columbia's answer to MGM's popular "Thin Man" series that starred William Powell and Myrna Loy.
    • Quotes
      • Tony Croy: Before you start asking any questions, I better get you a glass of brandy.
      • Sally Reardon: Oh, I don't want any brandy. I'd just like to take my clothes off.
      • Tony Croy: Go right ahead. I never argue with a lady.
    • Connections
      Follows There's Always a Woman (1938)
    • Soundtracks
      Rock-a-bye Baby
      Traditional

      Performed by Melvyn Douglas

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 24, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • What a Woman
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 12m(72 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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