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Opened by Mistake

Opened by Mistake

Opened by Mistake
1940 1h 6m

Opened by Mistake

“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...”

ComedyMystery

A wise-guy reporter and a tippling sportswriter acquire an unclaimed trunk with a corpse inside.

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DirectorGeorge Archainbaud
ScreenplayStuart Palmer, Garnett Weston, Louis S. Kaye
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 10, 1940
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 6m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
IMDb⭐ 6.1 / 10
GenresComedy, Mystery
StudioParamount Pictures
Opened by Mistake
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Cast

Charles Ruggles

Charles Ruggles

Buzz Nelson

Janice Logan

Janice Logan

Margaret Nichols

Robert Paige

Robert Paige

Jimmie Daniels

William Frawley

William Frawley

Matt Kingsley

Florence Shirley

Florence Shirley

Elizabeth Stiles

Lawrence Grossmith

Lawrence Grossmith

Jarvis Woodruff

Rafael Corio

Rafael Corio

Mr. Anthony DeBorest

Esther Dale

Esther Dale

Mrs. Anthony DeBorest

James Burke

James Burke

Police Sergeant Wilkins

Jack Norton

Jack Norton

Al, the Bartender

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A.S. Byron

Elderly Man (uncredited)

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Anton Zarecki (uncredited)

Sarah Edwards

Sarah Edwards

Mrs. Karff (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

Byron Foulger

Roger Weatherby (uncredited)

Stanley Price

Stanley Price

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Opened by Mistake

Where can I watch Opened by Mistake?

Opened by Mistake (1940) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Opened by Mistake about?

A wise-guy reporter and a tippling sportswriter acquire an unclaimed trunk with a corpse inside.

Who directed Opened by Mistake?

Opened by Mistake (1940) was directed by George Archainbaud. The film is a Comedy, Mystery production with a runtime of 1h 6m.

How long is Opened by Mistake?

Opened by Mistake runs 1h 6m (66 minutes total). Genre: Comedy, Mystery.