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Romantic comedy

Four’s a Crowd (1938): Cast

Four’s a Crowd (1938) movie poster

Four’s a Crowd is a 1938 romantic comedy directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Joseph Crehan as Butler Pierce, Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Four’s a Crowd (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Michael Curtiz
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Four’s a Crowd About?

The premise of Four’s a Crowd without spoilers.

Two’s company, three’s a triangle but “Four’s a Crowd!” A public relations man falls for his most difficult client’s granddaughter.

Four’s a Crowd Themes & Keywords

· 41 tags
  • screwball comedy
  • female reporter
  • female journalist
  • scene during opening credits
  • flynn and de havilland
  • curtiz and flynn
  • curtiz and dehavilland
  • romantic comedy
  • publicist
  • daughter
  • client
  • newspaper
+29 more
  • secret identity
  • public relations
  • dog
  • reporter
  • wedding
  • secretary
  • romantic rivalry
  • reputation
  • race
  • piano
  • philanthropist
  • nightclub
  • model train
  • millionaire
  • marriage proposal
  • justice of the peace
  • jealousy
  • gun
  • guard
  • grandfather
  • financier
  • engagement
  • elopement
  • editor
  • deception
  • clinic
  • chase
  • butter
  • butler
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Cast & crew

Four’s a Crowd Cast & Characters

Joseph Crehan leads the cast as Butler Pierce, with Olivia de Havilland as Lorri Dillingwell and Errol Flynn as Robert Kensington 'Bob' Lansford. Directed by Michael Curtiz; 19 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Four’s a Crowd

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From the director

More from Michael Curtiz

More films directed by Michael Curtiz, best-rated first: Casablanca, Mildred Pierce, Captain Blood and Yankee Doodle Dandy.

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Four’s a Crowd Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “El hombre propone” and “Liebe zu viert”.

Also known as
  • El hombre propone
  • Liebe zu viert
  • Quatre au Paradis
  • La quadriglia dell'illusione
  • Cuatro son multitud
  • 游击恋爱
  • Amando Sem Saber

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FAQ

Four’s a Crowd FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Four’s a Crowd, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Four’s a Crowd?

Four’s a Crowd runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Four’s a Crowd released?

Four’s a Crowd was released on August 4, 1938.

Who directed Four’s a Crowd?

Four’s a Crowd was directed by Michael Curtiz.

More films by Michael Curtiz

Who is in the cast of Four’s a Crowd?

Four’s a Crowd stars Joseph Crehan as Butler Pierce, Olivia de Havilland as Lorri Dillingwell and Errol Flynn as Robert Kensington 'Bob' Lansford, among 19 credited actors.

Does Four’s a Crowd have a post-credit scene?

No. Four’s a Crowd has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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