Love Is a Headache
1938, English. Directed by Richard Thorpe.
Roars. Romance. Thrills.
A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Richard ThorpeDirector
- Gladys GeorgeCarlotta 'Charlie' Lee
- Franchot TonePeter Lawrence
- Ted HealyJimmy Slattery
- Mickey RooneyMike O'Toole
- Frank JenksJoe Cannon
- Ralph MorganReginald 'Reggie' Odell
- Virginia WeidlerJake O'Toole
- Jessie RalphSheriff Janet Winfield
- Fay HoldenMary, Peter's Secretary
- Barnett ParkerHotchkiss, Carlotta's Butler
- Julius TannenMr. Hillier
- Ernie AlexanderReporter Johnson (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 January 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marion Parsonnet, Harry Ruskin, William R. Lipman
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Love Is a Headache: quick answers
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How long is Love Is a Headache?
Love Is a Headache runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does Love Is a Headache have a post-credits scene?
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Love Is a Headache parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Love Is a Headache is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Love Is a Headache on?
Love Is a Headache isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 January 1938. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love Is a Headache?
If you liked Love Is a Headache, try Little Manhattan, Let's Make Love, Bombshell.
Who directed Love Is a Headache?
Love Is a Headache (1938) was directed by Richard Thorpe and stars Gladys George, Franchot Tone, Ted Healy.