They Asked For It
"They prayed for a murder...and got more than they bargained for!"
Originally released in 1939. They Asked For It is a romance/comedy film. directed by Frank McDonald. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Lundigan, Joy Hodges, and Michael Whalen
Synopsis
In this crime drama, the owner and chief editor of a newspaper gets together with two college pals and begins looking into the strange death of an old hermit who lived on the fringe of town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Lundigan
as Steve Lewis
Joy Hodges
as Mary Lou Carroll
Michael Whalen
as Howard Adams
Isabel Jewell
as Molly Herkimer
Lyle Talbot
as Marty Collins
Thomas Beck
as Dr. Peter Sparks
Spencer Charters
as Chief Lawson
James Bush
as Tucker Tyler
Charles Halton
as Dr. Tyler
Edward McWade
as 'Pi' Kelly
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Asked For It about?
In this crime drama, the owner and chief editor of a newspaper gets together with two college pals and begins looking into the strange death of an old hermit who lived on the fringe of town.
Who directed They Asked For It?
They Asked For It was directed by Frank McDonald.
How long is They Asked For It?
They Asked For It has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was They Asked For It released?
They Asked For It was released on May 20, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Asked For It?
The main cast of They Asked For It includes William Lundigan, Joy Hodges, Michael Whalen, Isabel Jewell, Lyle Talbot.