She Asked for It (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, She Asked for It is a comedy, crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 69 minutes. “Mysteries are his meat! He writes 'em...he reads 'em...but when she makes him start to solve 'em...help, police!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dwight Stanford and his wife, Penny, are a pair of spendthrifts who can't hold on to money, dependent for support on Dwight's rich uncle, who sends them a monthly allowance. Conrad Norris, Dwight's cousin, disapproves of Dwight and Penny, and resents his uncle's generosity. The uncle is the victim of a hit-and-run accident and, there being no will, Conrad, as next of kin, inherits. Switch, the uncle's lawyer, tells Dwight he is shutout with no hope of appeal. Dwight starts writing mystery novels about a fictional detective named Steven Knight, which become instant hits and the money pours in.
Who’s in it. She Asked for It stars William Gargan as Dwight Stanford, Orien Heyward as Penelope Stanford, Vivienne Osborne as Ceila Stettin and Richard Carle as Ted Hoyt, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch She Asked for It page.
If you liked it. Fans of She Asked for It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch She Asked for It (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for She Asked for It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in She Asked for It?
- She Asked for It stars William Gargan, Orien Heyward, Vivienne Osborne, Richard Carle and Roland Drew.
- When was She Asked for It released?
- She Asked for It was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.