Hold That Woman! (1940): Cast & Plot
Hold That Woman! is a 1940 crime comedy directed by Sam Newfield, starring John Dilson as Bill Lannigan, James Dunn and Dave O'Brien. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hold That Woman! About?
The premise of Hold That Woman! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A drama of bill collectors follows a skip‑tracer—a debt collector who repossesses late‑payment appliances—when he takes a tiny radio from a chronic deadbeat. He discovers a gang that stole diamonds from a Hollywood star has hidden the gems inside the radio, turning a routine repossession into a frantic chase as the thieves pursue him.
Hold That Woman! Themes & Keywords
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Hold That Woman! Cast & Characters
John Dilson leads the cast as Bill Lannigan, with James Dunn as Jimmy Parker and Dave O'Brien as Miles Hanover. Directed by Sam Newfield; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sam Newfield
- John Dilson as Bill Lannigan
- James Dunn as Jimmy Parker
- Dave O'Brien as Miles Hanover
- Guy Usher as Police Officer John Mulvaney
Also Starring in Hold That Woman!
· 19 more- Frances Gifford Mary Mulvaney
- Martin Spellman Mike Mulvaney
- Marie Rice Mrs. Mulvaney
- Rita La Roy Lulu Driscoll
- Anna Lisa Corrine Hill
- William Hall John Lawrence
- George Douglas Steve Brady
- Paul Bryar 'Duke' Jurgens
- Herb Vigran Furniture Company Repossessor
- Al Ferguson Policeman
- Bruce Mitchell Policeman
- Eddie Fetherston Conroy
- Crane Whitley Defense Attorney
- William Newell
- Edwin Max Taxi
- Art Miles Kayo
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- Jack Roper Hood
- Rebel Randall Girl
- Frank Meredith Police Officer Mike
Hold That Woman! Plot Summary
What happens in Hold That Woman! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A determined boss of a skiptrace agency, Bill Lannigan, sets a challenging goal for his top agent, Jimmy Parker — he has just thirty days to become as successful as his rival, Miles Hanover, or face termination. Jimmy, along with his fiancée Mary Mulvaney, who is also the daughter of a police officer, embarks on a series of detective-style missions, one of which involves repossessing a radio from Lulu Driscoll (Rita La Roy), who has not kept up with her payments.
Full summary
The whole story of Hold That Woman!, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hold That Woman!?
8 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the boss of Skip Tracers Ltd. in 'Hold That Woman!'?
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Hold That Woman! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hold That Woman!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hold That Woman!?
Hold That Woman! runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was Hold That Woman! released?
Hold That Woman! was released on June 28, 1940.
Who directed Hold That Woman!?
Hold That Woman! was directed by Sam Newfield.
More films by Sam Newfield Who is in the cast of Hold That Woman!?
Hold That Woman! stars John Dilson as Bill Lannigan, James Dunn as Jimmy Parker and Dave O'Brien as Miles Hanover, among 23 credited actors.
Does Hold That Woman! have a post-credit scene?
No. Hold That Woman! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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