The Mad Miss Manton (1938) — Perfery

(1938)Directed by Leigh Jason80 minComedy, Crime, Mystery, Romance

“Out of the social register and into the police blotter!”

When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.

Barbara Stanwyckas Melsa Manton

Henry Fondaas Peter Ames

Sam Leveneas Lieutenant Brent

Frances Merceras Helen Frayne

Stanley Ridgesas Edward Norris

Whitney Bourneas Pat James

Vickie Lesteras Kit Beverly

Ann Eversas Lee Wilson

Catherine O'Quinnas Dora Fenton

Linda Perryas Myra Frost

Eleanor Hansenas Jane

Hattie McDanielas Hilda

James Burkeas Sullivan

Paul Guilfoyleas Bat Regan

Penny Singletonas Frances Glesk

Leona Maricleas Sheila Lane

Kay Suttonas Gloria Hamilton

Miles Manderas Fred Thomas

John Qualenas Night Watchman at Subway Construction Site

Grady Suttonas Secretary to District Attorney

Olin Howlandas Mr. X, the Safecracker

Frank Anthonyas Policeman (uncredited)

Irving Baconas Spangler, the Process Server (uncredited)

HA Harry A. Baileyas Booking Sergeant (uncredited)