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  • By Your Leave (1934)
  • Passed
    82 min | Comedy
By Your Leave (1934)
Passed
82 min | Comedy

In the midst of a mid-life crisis, Henry Smith convinces his wife, Ellen, that they should take separate one-week vacations, with no questions asked. He tries to sow some wild oats with a show girl and a paid escort, while she reacquaints ...See moreIn the midst of a mid-life crisis, Henry Smith convinces his wife, Ellen, that they should take separate one-week vacations, with no questions asked. He tries to sow some wild oats with a show girl and a paid escort, while she reacquaints herself with a childhood friend, now a famous explorer. Both get more than they bargained for. Written by Arthur Hausner See less
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Director
Writers
Gladys Hurlbut (from the play by) | Emma B.C. Wells (from the play by) | Allan Scott (screen play)
Cinematographer
Nicholas Musuraca (photographed by) (as Nick Musuraca)
Editor
William Morgan (edited by)
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Updated Nov 9, 1934

Release date
Nov 9, 1934 (United States)

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22 cast members
Name Known for
Frank Morgan
Henry Smith Henry Smith   See fewer
Genevieve Tobin
Ellen Smith Ellen Smith   See fewer
Neil Hamilton
David McKenzie David McKenzie   See fewer
Marian Nixon
Andree (as Marion Nixon) Andree (as Marion Nixon)   See fewer
Glenn Anders
Freddie Wilkins Freddie Wilkins   See fewer
Gene Lockhart
Skeets Skeets   See fewer
Betty Grable
Frances Frances   See fewer
Charles Ray
Leonard Purcell Leonard Purcell   See fewer
Lona Andre
Florence Purcell Florence Purcell   See fewer
Irving Bacon
Harry (uncredited) Harry (uncredited)   See fewer
Shirley Chambers
Merle (uncredited) Merle (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Cooke
Elevator Operator (uncredited) Elevator Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Susan Fleming
Miss Allen (uncredited) Miss Allen (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Gargan
Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Herbert
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Lenita Lane
Laura (uncredited) Laura (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary MacLaren
Costume Company Fitter (uncredited) Costume Company Fitter (uncredited)   See fewer
Addie McPhail
Gloria Dawn (uncredited) Gloria Dawn (uncredited)   See fewer
Torben Meyer
Costume Company Fitter (uncredited) Costume Company Fitter (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Ricketts
Old Man in Club (uncredited) Old Man in Club (uncredited)   See fewer
Maidel Turner
Lady with Ancient Greek Costume (uncredited) Lady with Ancient Greek Costume (uncredited)   See fewer
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