The President Vanishes
1934, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
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The President Vanishes, released in the United Kingdom as Strange Conspiracy, is a 1934 American political drama film directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Walter Wanger. Starring Edward Arnold and Arthur Byron, the film is an adaptation of Rex Stout's political novel of the same name.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Edward ArnoldSecretary of War Wardell
- Arthur ByronPresident Stanley Craig
- Paul KellyChick Moffat
- Peggy ConklinAlma Cronin
- Andy DevineVal Orcott
- Rosalind RussellSally Voorman
- Janet BeecherMrs. Craig
- Osgood PerkinsHarris Brownell
- Sidney BlackmerD.L. Voorman
- Edward EllisLincoln Lee
- Irene FranklinMrs. Orcott
- Charley GrapewinRichard Norton
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carey Wilson, Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
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What The President Vanishes is based on
The President Vanishes is based on The President Vanishes, a 1934 novel by Rex Stout, published by Farrar & Rinehart.
Novel · 1934
The President Vanishes
By Rex Stout
Published by Farrar & Rinehart
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The President Vanishes runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The President Vanishes is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The President Vanishes on?
The President Vanishes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 November 1934. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The President Vanishes?
If you liked The President Vanishes, try Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Murder in Three Acts.
Who directed The President Vanishes?
The President Vanishes (1934) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Edward Arnold, Arthur Byron, Paul Kelly.
What is The President Vanishes based on?
The President Vanishes is based on The President Vanishes, a 1934 novel by Rex Stout, published by Farrar & Rinehart.