Given the actors it is a sure bet that this is a wild comedy. But the film is more than that. The...
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
Asaph (Charles Ruggles) is a meek, mild-mannered homebody who occasionally shows some backbone to his prudish, overbearing boss, only to be beaten down again. With the encouragement of his secretary Beulah (Ann Dvorak), his old college team-mate Wynn (Eugene Pallette) and some liquor, Asaph regains some of his wild-man soul. Watch out world!
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- Cast
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Friends of Mr. Sweeney
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 28, 1934
Runtime
1h 8m
Genres
Comedy
User Score
60%
Original Title
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Director
Edward Ludwig
Description
Asaph (Charles Ruggles) is a meek, mild-mannered homebody who occasionally shows some backbone to his prudish, overbearing boss, only to be beaten down again. With the encouragement of his secretary Beulah (Ann Dvorak), his old college team-mate Wynn (Eugene Pallette) and some liquor, Asaph regains some of his wild-man soul. Watch out world!