Two in a Crowd (1936): Cast & Plot
Two in a Crowd is a 1936 romantic comedy directed by Alfred E. Green, starring Joan Bennett as Julia Wayne, Joel McCrea and Alison Skipworth. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Two in a Crowd About?
The premise of Two in a Crowd without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Horse‑flesh and heart aches set the tone. When two halves of a thousand‑dollar bill are found in the snow, penniless actress Julia Wayne snatches one half and sportsman Larry Stevens the other. Both need the full $1,000 and refuse to compromise, leaving them deadlocked until unexpected complications arise, as winter deepens and tempers flare.
Two in a Crowd Cast & Characters
Joan Bennett leads the cast as Julia Wayne, with Joel McCrea as Larry Stevens and Alison Skipworth as Lillie Eckleberger aka Lillie the Toad. Directed by Alfred E. Green; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alfred E. Green
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Joan Bennett as Julia Wayne -
Joel McCrea as Larry Stevens - Alison Skipworth as Lillie Eckleberger aka Lillie the Toad
- Bradley Page as Tony Bonelli
Also Starring in Two in a Crowd
· 16 more- Elisha Cook Jr. Skeeter
- Nat Pendleton Flynn
- Inez Courtney Mrs. Flynn (uncredited)
- Reginald Denny James Stewart Anthony
- Natalie Moorhead Mrs. Anthony (uncredited)
- Donald Meek Bennett
- Paul Fix Bonelli's Henchman
- Joe Sawyer Bonelli's Henchman
- John Hamilton Purdy
- Andy Clyde Jonesy
- Douglas Wood Banker Ralston
- Henry Armetta Toscani
- Milburn Stone Kennedy (uncredited)
- John George
- Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Swipe (uncredited)
- Barbara Rogers Lawson Girl
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Two in a Crowd Plot Summary
What happens in Two in a Crowd from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Larry Stevens is on the verge of eviction by landlady Lillie Eckleberger for unpaid rent. He happens to be passing by, as does Julia Wayne, when two halves of a ripped $1,000 bill drift down to the street. Up above, the gangster Bonelli has been handing out thousands to his girls, and one who’s angry with him tears the bill apart and throws it out the window.
Full summary
The whole story of Two in a Crowd, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Two in a Crowd?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What falls from a window down to the street, setting the entire plot in motion?
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Two in a Crowd FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Two in a Crowd, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Two in a Crowd?
Two in a Crowd runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Two in a Crowd released?
Two in a Crowd was released on October 3, 1936.
Who directed Two in a Crowd?
Two in a Crowd was directed by Alfred E. Green.
More films by Alfred E. Green Who is in the cast of Two in a Crowd?
Two in a Crowd stars Joan Bennett as Julia Wayne, Joel McCrea as Larry Stevens and Alison Skipworth as Lillie Eckleberger aka Lillie the Toad, among 20 credited actors.
Does Two in a Crowd have a post-credit scene?
No. Two in a Crowd has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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