The Amazing Mr. Williams
1939, English. Directed by Alexander Hall.
A BOMBARDMENT OF LAUGHS!
Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For each time he has a date with his longtime fiancée, he is prevented from keeping it by his devotion to duty. Maxine, in desperation, decides to take action and bring Kenny to the altar. Who will win, Maxine's curves or the glorious fight against crime?
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Alexander HallDirector
- Melvyn DouglasKenny Williams
- Joan BlondellMaxine Carroll
- Clarence KolbCaptain McGovern
- Ruth DonnellyEffie Perkins
- Edward BrophyBuck Moseby
- Donald MacBrideLieutenant Bixler
- Don BeddoeDetective Deever
- Jonathan HaleMayor
- John WrayStanley
- Jane BarnesWedding Guest (uncredited)
- Julie BishopFace of 7th Victim in Newspaper Photo (uncredited)
- Lela BlissCitizens Committee Woman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dwight Taylor, Richard Maibaum, Sy Bartlett
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The Amazing Mr. Williams runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Amazing Mr. Williams is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Amazing Mr. Williams isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 1939. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Amazing Mr. Williams?
If you liked The Amazing Mr. Williams, try Song of the Thin Man, Another Thin Man, Deathtrap.
Who directed The Amazing Mr. Williams?
The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939) was directed by Alexander Hall and stars Melvyn Douglas, Joan Blondell, Clarence Kolb.
What is The Amazing Mr. Williams based on?
The Amazing Mr. Williams is adapted from a play or musical.