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      The Amazing Mr. Williams

      1939 1h 20m Comedy Drama List
      Reviews Homicide detective Kenny Williams (Melvyn Douglas) is so attached to his police work that his longtime fiancée, Maxine Carroll (Joan Blondell), wonders if he would rather solve a case than get married. When Maxine convinces the police captain (Clarence Kolb) to threaten Kenny with suspension, Kenny shows his dedication by accepting a case requiring him to dress as a woman. With a killer on the loose, Kenny must decide between his career obligations and his fiancée's wishes. Read More Read Less

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      Synopsis Homicide detective Kenny Williams (Melvyn Douglas) is so attached to his police work that his longtime fiancée, Maxine Carroll (Joan Blondell), wonders if he would rather solve a case than get married. When Maxine convinces the police captain (Clarence Kolb) to threaten Kenny with suspension, Kenny shows his dedication by accepting a case requiring him to dress as a woman. With a killer on the loose, Kenny must decide between his career obligations and his fiancée's wishes.
      Director
      Alexander Hall
      Production Co
      Columbia Pictures
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 20m