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Feature film — 1932

Man Wanted (1932)

5.51h 2mRomance — Comedy — Drama

Hardworking magazine editor Lois is married to playboy Fred Ames. Her secretary abruptly quits just as salesman Tom Sheridan happens to arrive to hawk his goods. Desperate for assistance, Lois impulsively hires Tom. While Fred continues his philandering ways, a romance blossoms between Tom and Lois. But Tom's fiancée grows suspicious of his bond with Lois, and he decides to resign. Lois won't give Tom up without a fight, though.

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A high-signal pick with 13 votes.

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Director: William Dieterle

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Cast & crew

Kay Francis as Lois Ames

Kay Francis

Lois Ames

David Manners as Thomas 'Tom' / 'Tommy' Sherman

David Manners

Thomas 'Tom' / 'Tommy' Sherman

Una Merkel as Ruth 'Ruthie' Holman

Una Merkel

Ruth 'Ruthie' Holman

Andy Devine as Andy Doyle

Andy Devine

Andy Doyle

Kenneth Thomson as Fred Ames

Kenneth Thomson

Fred Ames

Claire Dodd as Ann Le Marie

Claire Dodd

Ann Le Marie

Elizabeth Patterson as Miss Harper

Elizabeth Patterson

Miss Harper

Bess Flowers as Fred's Party Guest

Bess Flowers

Fred's Party Guest

Edward Van Sloan as Mr. Walters

Edward Van Sloan

Mr. Walters

Frank Coghlan Jr. as Youngster in Store

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Youngster in Store

Jack Chefe as Impatient Man in Lois' Office (Uncredited)

Jack Chefe

Impatient Man in Lois' Office (Uncredited)

Betty Farrington as New Secretary (Uncredited)

Betty Farrington

New Secretary (Uncredited)

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