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Crime comedy

They Met in a Taxi (1936): Cast

They Met in a Taxi (1936) movie poster

They Met in a Taxi is a 1936 crime comedy directed by Alfred E. Green, starring James Flavin as Policeman, Ward Bond and Lionel Stander. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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They Met in a Taxi (1936) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Alfred E. Green
Genres
Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is They Met in a Taxi About?

The premise of They Met in a Taxi without spoilers.

A fast‑paced comedic adventure set in a taxi. A cab driver reluctantly gives a ride to a young woman claiming to be a reluctant bride. Their conversation quickly pulls them into a chase for a stolen necklace, leading to a series of chaotic, humorous mishaps.

They Met in a Taxi Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • b movie
  • fashion model
  • false accusation
  • police officer
  • fake count
  • inside job
  • new york city
  • slang
  • damsel in distress
  • deception
  • cigarette smoking
  • high society
+9 more
  • 1930s
  • fistfight
  • wedding gown
  • crooked groom
  • police detective
  • frame up
  • taxi driver
  • young
  • jewel theft
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Cast & crew

They Met in a Taxi Cast & Characters

James Flavin leads the cast as Policeman, with Ward Bond as Policeman and Lionel Stander as Fingers Garrison. Directed by Alfred E. Green; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alfred E. Green

More films directed by Alfred E. Green: Top Banana, The Eddie Cantor Story, Paris Model and Invasion, U.S.A..

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They Met in a Taxi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of They Met in a Taxi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is They Met in a Taxi?

They Met in a Taxi runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was They Met in a Taxi released?

They Met in a Taxi was released on September 8, 1936.

Who directed They Met in a Taxi?

They Met in a Taxi was directed by Alfred E. Green.

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Who is in the cast of They Met in a Taxi?

They Met in a Taxi stars James Flavin as Policeman, Ward Bond as Policeman and Lionel Stander as Fingers Garrison, among 17 credited actors.

Does They Met in a Taxi have a post-credit scene?

No. They Met in a Taxi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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