Movie

She Asked for It

“Mysteries are his meat! He writes 'em...he reads 'em...but when she makes him start to solve 'em...help, police!”

★ 8.0(2)19371h 9m

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Good to know

Director: Erle C. Kenton
Release date: 1937-09-17
Runtime: 1h 9m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: B.P. Schulberg Productions

About She Asked for It

She Asked for It is a 1937 movie in the Mystery, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Erle C. Kenton, starring William Gargan, Orien Heyward and Vivienne Osborne. It has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch She Asked for It in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dwight Stanford and his wife, Penny, are a pair of spendthrifts who can't hold on to money, dependent for support on Dwight's rich uncle, who sends them a monthly allowance. Conrad Norris, Dwight's cousin, disapproves of Dwight and Penny, and resents his uncle's generosity. The uncle is the victim of a hit-and-run accident and, there being no will, Conrad, as next of kin, inherits. Switch, the uncle's lawyer, tells Dwight he is shutout with no hope of appeal. Dwight starts writing mystery novels about a fictional detective named Steven Knight, which become instant hits and the money pours in.

Cast

William Gargan

Dwight Stanford

Orien Heyward

Penelope Stanford

Vivienne Osborne

Ceila Stettin

Richard Carle

Ted Hoyt

Roland Drew

Randolph Stettin

Harry Beresford

Mr. Switch, the Lawyer

Alan Birmingham

Conrad Norris

Harry Fleischmann

Jenkins

Tully Marshall

Old Man Stettin

Miki Morita

Kaito

Nora Cecil

Elderly lady (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch She Asked for It in Canada?+

She Asked for It is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is She Asked for It on Netflix?+

She Asked for It is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is She Asked for It?+

She Asked for It has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

Who stars in She Asked for It?+

She Asked for It stars William Gargan, Orien Heyward, Vivienne Osborne, Richard Carle and Roland Drew.

When did She Asked for It come out?+

She Asked for It is a 1937 movie directed by Erle C. Kenton.

What genre is She Asked for It?+

She Asked for It is Mystery, Comedy, Crime and Adventure film.

Who directed She Asked for It?+

She Asked for It was directed by Erle C. Kenton.