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Comedy drama

Chasing Trouble (1940): Cast

Chasing Trouble (1940) movie poster

Chasing Trouble is a 1940 comedy drama directed by Howard Bretherton, starring Frankie Darro as Jimmy O'Brien, Donald Kerr and Edward Hearn. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.

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Chasing Trouble (1940) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 4m (64 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chasing Trouble About?

The premise of Chasing Trouble without spoilers.

Frankie, a flower‑shop delivery boy who fancies himself an amateur sleuth, suddenly faces a murder case. As he investigates, he discovers his boss entangled in a foreign espionage operation, thrusting him into a dangerous web of crime and intrigue. He must navigate a perilous maze of secrets and danger to clear his name.

Chasing Trouble Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • spy
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Cast & crew

Chasing Trouble Cast & Characters

Frankie Darro leads the cast as Jimmy O'Brien, with Donald Kerr as Cassidy and Edward Hearn as Callahan's Boss. Directed by Howard Bretherton; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Howard Bretherton

More films directed by Howard Bretherton: The Prince of Thieves, Because of Eve, The Trap and Here Comes the Circus.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Chasing Trouble

11 cars on screen, including the 1938 American Bantam Boulevard Delivery and the 1939 Buick Special.

All 11 cars
  • 1938 American Bantam Boulevard Delivery in Chasing Trouble 1938 American Bantam Boulevard Delivery Main role
  • 1939 Buick Special in Chasing Trouble 1939 Buick Special Important role
  • 1936 Cadillac unknown in Chasing Trouble 1936 Cadillac unknown Important role
  • unknown in Chasing Trouble unknown Minor role

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FAQ

Chasing Trouble FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Chasing Trouble, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chasing Trouble?

Chasing Trouble runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

When was Chasing Trouble released?

Chasing Trouble was released on January 30, 1940.

Who directed Chasing Trouble?

Chasing Trouble was directed by Howard Bretherton.

More films by Howard Bretherton

Who is in the cast of Chasing Trouble?

Chasing Trouble stars Frankie Darro as Jimmy O'Brien, Donald Kerr as Cassidy and Edward Hearn as Callahan's Boss, among 16 credited actors.

Does Chasing Trouble have a post-credit scene?

No. Chasing Trouble has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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