Friends of Mr. Sweeney (1934): Cast
Friends of Mr. Sweeney is a 1934 comedy directed by Edward Ludwig, starring Charles Ruggles as Asaph 'Ace' Holliday, Clay Clement and Ann Dvorak. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Friends of Mr. Sweeney About?
The premise of Friends of Mr. Sweeney without spoilers.
Asaph (Charles Ruggles) is a meek, mild‑mannered homebody who must constantly endure his prudish, overbearing boss. When his supportive secretary Beulah (Ann Dvorak), his old college teammate Wynn (Eugene Pallette), and a few drinks encourage him, Asaph discovers a hidden, wilder side. The worm turns twice, and his newfound confidence threatens to shake up everyone around him.
Friends of Mr. Sweeney Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- editor
- club
- gambling
- thief
- letter
- fireman
- roulette game
- election
- corruption
- newspaper
- gangster
- police
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- fire alarm
- bribery
- communist
- transformation
- gunfire
- mistress
- drunkenness
- timidity
- based on novel
Friends of Mr. Sweeney Cast & Characters
Charles Ruggles leads the cast as Asaph 'Ace' Holliday, with Clay Clement as Charles Cramer and Ann Dvorak as Miss Beulah Boyd. Directed by Edward Ludwig; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Ludwig
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Charles Ruggles as Asaph 'Ace' Holliday - Clay Clement as Charles Cramer
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Ann Dvorak as Miss Beulah Boyd - James Burke as Policeman Arresting Wynn
Also Starring in Friends of Mr. Sweeney
· 29 more- Eugene Pallette Wynn Rixey
- Irving Bacon Hat Check Attendent
- William B. Davidson Stephen Prime
- Robert Barrat Alexis Romanoff
- Berton Churchill Franklyn P. Brumbaugh
- Lester Dorr Ladies' Table Dealer
- Mike Lally Casino Floorman
- Charles Sullivan Casino Manager's Office Doorman
- Harry Tyler Mike, the Safecracker
- Harry Tenbrook Gangster with Mike
- Eddie Kane Maitre d'Casino
- Theodore Lorch Gambler
- G. Pat Collins Soda Jerk
- Spec O'Donnell Office Boy
- Anne O'Neal Brumbaugh's Secretary
- Henry Otho Fireman
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- Ben Hendricks Jr. Veal Cutlets and Coffee Diner
- Dorothy Tree Countess Olga Andrei Misitalsky
- Eddie Shubert 'Red' Turner
- Maurice Black Pierre, the Headwaiter
- Robert Ellis Casino Manager
- Harry Beresford Claude
- Pat Harmon Superior Club Doorman
- Mary Russell Prime's Secretary
- Betty Farrington Chocolate Malt and Chocolate Éclair Diner
- Helena Phillips Evans Gambling Dowager
- Dorothy Burgess Millie Seagrove
- Tom Costello Men's Table Dealer
- Rosalie Roy Polly Granger, Beulah's Friend
More from Edward Ludwig
More films directed by Edward Ludwig: The Gun Hawk, The Black Scorpion, Flame of the Islands and Jivaro.
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Friends of Mr. Sweeney FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Friends of Mr. Sweeney, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Friends of Mr. Sweeney?
Friends of Mr. Sweeney runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Friends of Mr. Sweeney released?
Friends of Mr. Sweeney was released on July 27, 1934.
Who directed Friends of Mr. Sweeney?
Friends of Mr. Sweeney was directed by Edward Ludwig.
More films by Edward Ludwig Who is in the cast of Friends of Mr. Sweeney?
Friends of Mr. Sweeney stars Charles Ruggles as Asaph 'Ace' Holliday, Clay Clement as Charles Cramer and Ann Dvorak as Miss Beulah Boyd, among 33 credited actors.
Does Friends of Mr. Sweeney have a post-credit scene?
No. Friends of Mr. Sweeney has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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