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Having Wonderful Crime

  • 1945
  • Approved
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
601
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Pat O'Brien, Carole Landis, and George Murphy in Having Wonderful Crime (1945)
Mystery

A lawyer and two newlyweds get mixed up in mock mystery at a resort.A lawyer and two newlyweds get mixed up in mock mystery at a resort.A lawyer and two newlyweds get mixed up in mock mystery at a resort.

  • Director
    • A. Edward Sutherland
  • Writers
    • Craig Rice
    • Howard J. Green
    • Stewart Sterling
  • Stars
    • Pat O'Brien
    • George Murphy
    • Carole Landis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    601
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • A. Edward Sutherland
    • Writers
      • Craig Rice
      • Howard J. Green
      • Stewart Sterling
    • Stars
      • Pat O'Brien
      • George Murphy
      • Carole Landis
    • 21User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien
    • Michael J. Malone
    George Murphy
    George Murphy
    • Jake Justus
    Carole Landis
    Carole Landis
    • Helene Justus
    Lenore Aubert
    Lenore Aubert
    • Gilda Mayfair
    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • King aka The Great Movel
    Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden
    • Phyllis Gray
    • (as Anje Berens)
    Richard Martin
    Richard Martin
    • Lance Richards
    Charles D. Brown
    • Mr. Winslow
    William 'Wee Willie' Davis
    William 'Wee Willie' Davis
    • Zacharias - the Porter
    Blanche Ring
    Blanche Ring
    • Elizabeth Lenhart
    Chili Williams
    Chili Williams
    • Blonde in Polka Dots
    Evalene Bankston
    • Bathing Beauty
    • (uncredited)
    Don Barclay
    Don Barclay
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Virginia Belmont
    Virginia Belmont
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Bar Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Borden
    Eddie Borden
    • Poolside Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Burton
    • Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Lorraine Clark
    Lorraine Clark
    • Bathing Beauty
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • A. Edward Sutherland
    • Writers
      • Craig Rice
      • Howard J. Green
      • Stewart Sterling
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    • Trivia
      In this movie Malone's first name is Mike. In the books and radio series his name is John J. Malone.
    • Goofs
      When Mike got out of the pool after falling in, he was dripping wet. But the next instant at Elizabeth Lenhart's table where the flagpole had fallen, he was barely damp.
    • Quotes

      Helene: Not so fast, my skirt's too tight!

      Jake: Oh, I told you you didn't know how to dress for a murder.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are shown on the inside pages of the author's book, as the pages are turned.

    User reviews21

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    8/10

    Charming detective comedy...

    I've seen this film twice and think that's it's a very charming and humorous detective flick. The way that Pat O'Brien and Carole Landis play off of each other is great. It really holds up considering that it was made in 1945. I really thoroughly enjoyed it on each viewing and will watch it again whenever it comes on. I agree with one of the other commentators... Landis is a hottie!!

    My only regret is that they didn't make any more with these characters. They could've done so much more! If you like the "Thin Man" movies with William Powell and Myrna Loy then you'll enjoy this one also! Take a chance... WATCH IT! :-)
    • superj
    • Jul 22, 2005
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 22, 1946 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Having a Wonderful Crime
    • Filming locations
      • Malibu Lake, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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