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1934

1h 22m

Crime

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New York City con man Lucky Wilson (Robert Montgomery) infuriates Detective Mac MacCarthy (Edward Arnold), who gets a warrant for his arrest. Shot during a police chase, Wilson finds shelter at a Connecticut farm owned by Henry "Pa" Miller (Whitford Kane). As he struggles to recover, Wilson falls under the spell of Miller's beautiful daughter, Pauline (Maureen O'Sullivan), and begins experiencing major personality changes as the authorities' tri-state manhunt closes in.

Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

The story of how a wicked city racketeer (Robert Montgomery) was converted by country innocence (Maureen O'Sullivan). A great deal brighter and better than it may sound.

Aug 1, 2019

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Raquel Stecher

Out of the Past

a sweet and charming romance. I love the concept of a city gangster out of his element in the country.

Jan 2, 2019

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Well-made escapist fare.

Dec 29, 2017

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Considerably helped by the fine supporting cast, who make this mush somewhat palatable.

Rated: C

May 18, 2005

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David K

It's a charming movie with a great cast. I'm still trying to figure out how Robert Montgomery has faded from modern memory. I grew up watching his daughter, Elizabeth, play Samantha the witch on "Bewitched" and I often think of her when watching him. The family resemblance is noteworthy, As to the movie, the concept of a criminal on the lam hanging out in the country wasn't all that new. Montgomery and the radiant O'Hara are the centerpieces and the glue of the film. Mickey Rooney has a significant role early on in his long career, soon to be catapulted with "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Of course, he still laughs like an animated donkey, a habit he'd get over in later years.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Steve D

This horrid script was Oscar nominated????

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Tasso D

This movie did not teach me how to create a hide out 😭😭😭💀💀💀😡😡😡😡

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/23

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susan f

Okay, nothing in this 1934 comedy is fresh, but everything is right, especially Robert Montgomery's performance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Grade B, lightweight movie. Slow moving in parts. I always like Edward Arnold, he has a lot of presence just by being in in the room. And, a very young Mickey Rooney.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

GREAT MOVIE. Excellent: Best of the Best Old Actors; including Mickey Rooney starting in early child actor role. I WANT TO PURCHASE THIS VIDEO? HOW CAN I PURCHASE THIS VIDEO? This Movie "HIDE OUT" needs to be AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE NOW ?? PLEASE MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO BUY SOMEWHERE ??

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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W. S. Van Dyke II

Director

Robert Montgomery

Jonathan "Lucky" Wilson

Maureen O'Sullivan

Pauline Miller

Edward Arnold

Det. Lt. "Mac" MacCarthy

Elizabeth Patterson

"Ma" Miller

Whitford Kane

Henry Miller

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Synopsis

New York City con man Lucky Wilson (Robert Montgomery) infuriates Detective Mac MacCarthy (Edward Arnold), who gets a warrant for his arrest. Shot during a police chase, Wilson finds shelter at a Connecticut farm owned by Henry "Pa" Miller (Whitford Kane). As he struggles to recover, Wilson falls under the spell of Miller's beautiful daughter, Pauline (Maureen O'Sullivan), and begins experiencing major personality changes as the authorities' tri-state manhunt closes in.

Director: W. S. Van Dyke II
Producer: W. S. Van Dyke II, Hunt Stromberg
Screenwriter: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 22m