The Case of the Lucky Legs
1935, English. Directed by Archie Mayo.
There's danger in her eyes— and a Fortune in her lucky legs
A con man who stages phony "lucky legs" beauty contests and leaves town with the money is found with a surgical knife in his heart by Mason.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Archie MayoDirector
- Warren WilliamPerry Mason
- Genevieve TobinDella Street
- Patricia EllisMargie Florence Clune
- Lyle TalbotDr. Robert Doray
- Allen JenkinsSpudsy Drake
- Barton MacLaneBisonette
- Peggy ShannonThelma Bell
- Porter HallCol. Bradbury
- Anita KerryEva Lamont
- Craig ReynoldsFrank Patton
- Henry O'NeillDistrict Attorney C. Manchester
- Charles Cahill WilsonPolice Officer Ricker
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brown Holmes, Ben Markson
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What The Case of the Lucky Legs is based on
The Case of the Lucky Legs is based on The Case of the Lucky Legs, a 1934 novel by Erle Stanley Gardner.
Novel · 1934
The Case of the Lucky Legs
By Erle Stanley Gardner
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The Case of the Lucky Legs: quick answers
What should I watch before The Case of the Lucky Legs?
Watch The Case of the Howling Dog (1934) and The Case of the Curious Bride (1935) first.
What comes after The Case of the Lucky Legs?
Next in the series: The Case of the Velvet Claws (1936), The Case of the Black Cat (1936), and The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (1937).
Is The Case of the Lucky Legs worth watching?
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How long is The Case of the Lucky Legs?
The Case of the Lucky Legs runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does The Case of the Lucky Legs have a post-credits scene?
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The Case of the Lucky Legs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Case of the Lucky Legs is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Case of the Lucky Legs on?
The Case of the Lucky Legs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Case of the Lucky Legs?
If you liked The Case of the Lucky Legs, try Shadow of the Thin Man, Song of the Thin Man, The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case.
Who directed The Case of the Lucky Legs?
The Case of the Lucky Legs (1935) was directed by Archie Mayo and stars Warren William, Genevieve Tobin, Patricia Ellis.
What is The Case of the Lucky Legs based on?
The Case of the Lucky Legs is based on The Case of the Lucky Legs, a 1934 novel by Erle Stanley Gardner.