American Madness
"The Great American Picture of Today!"
Originally released in 1932. American Madness is a drama/crime film. directed by Frank Capra. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Huston, Pat O'Brien, and Kay Johnson
Synopsis
Socially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had an affair... all in the same day.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (46 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Huston
as Thomas Dickson
Pat O'Brien
as Matt Brown
Kay Johnson
as Phyllis Dickson
Constance Cummings
as Helen
Gavin Gordon
as Cyril Cluett
Arthur Hoyt
as Ives
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Police Inspector
Edwin Maxwell
as Clark (uncredited)
Sterling Holloway
as Oscar (uncredited)
Robert Ellis
as Dude Finlay (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Madness about?
Socially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had ...
Who directed American Madness?
American Madness was directed by Frank Capra.
How long is American Madness?
American Madness has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was American Madness released?
American Madness was released on August 15, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Madness?
The main cast of American Madness includes Walter Huston, Pat O'Brien, Kay Johnson, Constance Cummings, Gavin Gordon.