American Madness
1932, English. Directed by Frank Capra.
The Great American Picture of Today!
Socially-conscious banker Thomas Dickson faces a crisis when his protégé is wrongly accused of robbing the bank, gossip of the robbery starts a bank run, and evidence suggests Dickson's wife had an affair... all in the same day.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Walter HustonThomas Dickson
- Pat O'BrienMatt Brown
- Kay JohnsonPhyllis Dickson
- Constance CummingsHelen
- Gavin GordonCyril Cluett
- Arthur HoytIves
- Robert Emmett O'ConnorPolice Inspector
- Edwin MaxwellClark (uncredited)
- Sterling HollowayOscar (uncredited)
- Robert EllisDude Finlay (uncredited)
- Tom DuganDepositor (uncredited)
- Charley GrapewinMr. Jones (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Riskin
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American Madness: quick answers
Is American Madness worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is American Madness?
American Madness runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does American Madness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for American Madness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
American Madness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for American Madness yet.
Which OTT platform is American Madness on?
American Madness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Madness?
If you liked American Madness, try Bad Girl, Arrowsmith, City Girl.
Who directed American Madness?
American Madness (1932) was directed by Frank Capra and stars Walter Huston, Pat O'Brien, Kay Johnson.