The Daring Young Man (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film
Released in 1935, The Daring Young Man is a comedy film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 73 minutes. “It's a laugh-humdinger that hums with excitement!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Daring Young Man is hotshot-reporter Don McLane, played by James Dunn. Always on the prowl for a good story, McLane is persistently outscooped by his rival, sob sister Martha Allen (Mae Clarke). After several reels of double-crossing one another, hero and heroine give in to the inevitable and fall in love. But as Martha waits at the altar in her wedding gown, McLane is off on another crusade, this time getting himself arrested to expose corruption within the prison system.
Who’s in it. The Daring Young Man stars James Dunn as Don McLane, Mae Clarke as Martha Allen, Neil Hamilton as Gerald Raeburn and Sidney Toler as Warden Palmer, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Daring Young Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Daring Young Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Daring Young Man (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Daring Young Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Daring Young Man?
- The Daring Young Man stars James Dunn, Mae Clarke, Neil Hamilton, Sidney Toler and Warren Hymer.
- When was The Daring Young Man released?
- The Daring Young Man was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.