Opened by Mistake
1940, English. Directed by George Archainbaud.
IT'S A SHOWDOWN OF DOUGH FOR CHARLIE...and a Shower of Laffs for You and You and You!..when that old, forgotten trunk is...
A wise-guy reporter and a tippling sportswriter acquire an unclaimed trunk with a corpse inside.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George ArchainbaudDirector
- Charles RugglesBuzz Nelson
- Janice LoganMargaret Nichols
- Robert PaigeJimmie Daniels
- William FrawleyMatt Kingsley
- Florence ShirleyElizabeth Stiles
- Lawrence GrossmithJarvis Woodruff
- Rafael CorioMr. Anthony DeBorest
- Esther DaleMrs. Anthony DeBorest
- James BurkePolice Sergeant Wilkins
- Jack NortonAl, the Bartender
- A.S. ByronElderly Man (uncredited)
- Lloyd CorriganAnton Zarecki (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 May 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kenneth Earl, Hal Hudson, Stuart Palmer
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How long is Opened by Mistake?
Opened by Mistake runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
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Opened by Mistake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Opened by Mistake is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Opened by Mistake on?
Opened by Mistake isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 May 1940. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Opened by Mistake?
If you liked Opened by Mistake, try Shadow of the Thin Man, The Thin Man Goes Home, Song of the Thin Man.
Who directed Opened by Mistake?
Opened by Mistake (1940) was directed by George Archainbaud and stars Charles Ruggles, Janice Logan, Robert Paige.