The Meanest Gal in Town

Jan 12, 1934

1h 2m

★ 7.3

A Red-Flannel Romance that will Keep You in Stitches!

Overview

A stranded actress turned manicurist affects the lives of people in a small American town.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

Tillie Prescott

Zasu Pitts

Lulu White

Pert Kelton

Chris Peterson

El Brendel

Duke Slater

James Gleason

Jack Hayden

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher

Clark

Edward McWade

Stranded Actor (uncredited)

John Carradine

Mr. Bowen (uncredited)

Wallis Clark

Police Chief (uncredited)

DeWitt Jennings

Woman at Mayor's Outing (uncredited)

Vera Lewis

Pool Hall Player (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Angry Truck Driver (uncredited)

Frank Hagney

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