Movie

Opened by Mistake

“IT'S A SHOWDOWN OF DOUGH FOR CHARLIE...and a Shower of Laffs for You and You and You!..when that old, forgotten trunk is...”

★ 7.0(1)19401h 6m

Comedy Mystery

IMDb

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Good to know

Director: George Archainbaud
Release date: 1940-05-10
Runtime: 1h 6m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Opened by Mistake

Opened by Mistake is a 1940 movie in the Comedy and Mystery genres, directed by George Archainbaud, starring Charles Ruggles, Janice Logan and Robert Paige. It has a runtime of 1 hour 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Opened by Mistake in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A wise-guy reporter and a tippling sportswriter acquire an unclaimed trunk with a corpse inside.

Cast

Charles Ruggles

Buzz Nelson

Janice Logan

Margaret Nichols

Robert Paige

Jimmie Daniels

William Frawley

Matt Kingsley

Florence Shirley

Elizabeth Stiles

Lawrence Grossmith

Jarvis Woodruff

Rafael Corio

Mr. Anthony DeBorest

Esther Dale

Mrs. Anthony DeBorest

James Burke

Police Sergeant Wilkins

Jack Norton

Al, the Bartender

A.S. Byron

Elderly Man (uncredited)

Lloyd Corrigan

Anton Zarecki (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

reporter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Opened by Mistake in Canada?+

Opened by Mistake is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Opened by Mistake on Netflix?+

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How long is Opened by Mistake?+

Opened by Mistake has a runtime of 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).

Who stars in Opened by Mistake?+

Opened by Mistake stars Charles Ruggles, Janice Logan, Robert Paige, William Frawley and Florence Shirley.

When did Opened by Mistake come out?+

Opened by Mistake is a 1940 movie directed by George Archainbaud.

What genre is Opened by Mistake?+

Opened by Mistake is Comedy and Mystery film.

Who directed Opened by Mistake?+

Opened by Mistake was directed by George Archainbaud.