The Mad Miss Manton (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1938, The Mad Miss Manton is a comedy, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Leigh Jason, running about 80 minutes. “Out of the social register and into the police blotter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she proves them wrong.
Who’s in it. The Mad Miss Manton stars Barbara Stanwyck as Melsa Manton, Henry Fonda as Peter Ames, Sam Levene as Lieutenant Brent and Frances Mercer as Helen Frayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Mad Miss Manton has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Miss Manton page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Miss Manton tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Miss Manton (1938)?
- In US, The Mad Miss Manton is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mad Miss Manton worth watching?
- The Mad Miss Manton holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mad Miss Manton?
- The Mad Miss Manton stars Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Sam Levene, Frances Mercer and Stanley Ridges.
- When was The Mad Miss Manton released?
- The Mad Miss Manton was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.