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Absolute Quiet

Absolute Quiet

Absolute Quiet

Absolute Quiet

It's Fun to Be Thrilled!

1936•1h 10m•

★5.6(10 ratings)

Drama

Overview

Escaped convicts Jack and Judy stumble upon an airstrip on the Western ranch of arrogant business tycoon Gerald Axton. Taking Axton and his secretary hostage, the convicts inadvertently cause the crash-landing of a small plane ferrying Axton's political adversary, Gov. Sam Pruden, and a nosy reporter. As the long night unfolds, each person's rivalries and weaknesses are prodded by the others.

Director

George B. Seitz

Writers

Harry Clork, George F. Worts

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Main Cast

Lionel Atwill

Lionel Atwill

Gerald A. Axton

Irene Hervey

Irene Hervey

Laura Tait

Raymond Walburn

Raymond Walburn

Gov. Sam K. Pruden

Stuart Erwin

Stuart Erwin

Oscar "Chubby" Rudd

Ann Loring

Ann Loring

Zelda Tadema

Louis Hayward

Louis Hayward

Gregory Bengard

Wallace Ford

Wallace Ford

Jack

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Pedro

Bernadene Hayes

Bernadene Hayes

Judy

Harvey Stephens

Harvey Stephens

Barney Tait

Robert Gleckler

Robert Gleckler

Jasper Cowdray

Matt Moore

Matt Moore

Pilot

Full Crew

Direction

Director: George B. Seitz
Assistant Director: Robert E. Barnes

Writing

Screenplay: Harry Clork
Story: George F. Worts

Production

Producer: John W. Considine Jr.

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Franz Waxman
Sound Director: Douglas Shearer

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Lester White

Editing

Editor: Conrad A. Nervig

Art Direction

Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons
Art Direction: James Curtis Havens
Art Direction: Edwin B. Willis

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Dolly Tree

Keywords

ranchescaped convict

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "It's Fun to Be Thrilled!"

#2

The runtime is 70 minutes (1h 10m).

#3

The film was directed by George B. Seitz.

#4

The screenplay was written by Harry Clork.

#5

The score was composed by Franz Waxman.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Lester White.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0027250.

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Rating

5.6/10

Average

10 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Absolute Quiet

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer