17 Apr 2009
State of Play
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
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...
A wise-guy reporter and a tippling sportswriter acquire an unclaimed trunk with a corpse inside.
Top Billed 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)
Sarah Edwards Mrs. Karff (uncredited)
Byron Foulger Roger Weatherby (uncredited)
Stanley Price Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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