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The Perfect Specimen (1937)

NR · 1937-10-23 · 1h 37m · EN
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When a PERFECT specimen Meets a PERFECT nuisance It's PERFECT Entertainment!

Raised in seclusion to be the epitome of mental, physical and moral perfection, Gerald Beresford Wicks is resigned to following his grandmother's wishes until a chance encounter with Mona Carter leads him into the outside world.

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Michael CurtizDirector

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Errol FlynnErrol FlynnGerald Beresford WicksJoan BlondellJoan BlondellMona CarterHugh HerbertHugh HerbertKilligrew ShawEdward Everett HortonEdward Everett HortonMr. GrattanDick ForanDick ForanJink CarterBeverly RobertsBeverly RobertsAlicia BrackettMay RobsonMay RobsonMrs. Leona WicksAllen JenkinsAllen JenkinsPinkyDennie MooreDennie MooreClarabelleHugh O'ConnellHugh O'ConnellHotel ClerkJames BurkeJames BurkeConstable SnodgrassGranville BatesGranville BatesHooker - Garage Owner

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LoveOn the runScrewball comedy

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Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityLove · On The Run · Screwball ComedyMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference160569

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What is The Perfect Specimen about?

Raised in seclusion to be the epitome of mental, physical and moral perfection, Gerald Beresford Wicks is resigned to following his grandmother's wishes until a chance encounter with Mona Carter leads him into the outside world.

How long is The Perfect Specimen?

The Perfect Specimen has a runtime of 97 minutes.