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The Nitwits is a 1935 American comedy film directed by George Stevens from a screenplay written by Fred Guiol and Al Boasberg, based on a story by Stuart Palmer. Released by RKO on June 7, 1933, the film stars the comedy duo of Wheeler & Woolsey (Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey), with featured roles being filled by Fred Keating, Betty Grable, Evelyn Brent and Erik Rhodes.
Fred Keating replaced Lionel Atwill, who later played the villain in the 1946 remake, Genius at Work.
Original Release
06/07/1935
US Release
06/07/1935
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bert Wheeler | Johnnie / Johnny |
| Robert Woolsey | Newton |
| Betty Grable | Mary Roberts |
| Hale Hamilton | Winfield Lake |
| Evelyn Brent | Mrs. Alice Lake / Alice Lake |
| Erik Rhodes | George Clark |
| Fred Keating | William Darrell |
| Charles C. Wilson | Police Captain Jennings |
| Arthur Aylesworth | Lurch |
| Lew Kelly | J. Gabriel Hazel |
Directors
Writers
George Stevens, Fred Guiol, Al Boasberg, Stuart Palmer, Grant Garett, Leslie Goodwins
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bert Wheeler | Johnnie / Johnny |
| Robert Woolsey | Newton |
| Betty Grable | Mary Roberts |
| Hale Hamilton | Winfield Lake |
| Evelyn Brent | Mrs. Alice Lake / Alice Lake |
| Erik Rhodes | George Clark |
| Fred Keating | William Darrell |
| Charles C. Wilson | Police Captain Jennings |
| Arthur Aylesworth | Lurch |
| Lew Kelly | J. Gabriel Hazel |
| Joan Andrews | Singer |
| Martin Cichy | Cop |
| Dick Curtis | Cop on Stakeout |
| Edgar Dearing | Police Officer Barney Riley |
| Jack Ellis | Hoofer |
| Dick Gilbert | Black Widow Henchman |
| William Gould | Police Sergeant |
| Frances Grant | Hoofer |
| Jack Grant | Minor Role |
| Donald Haines | Hal - Office Boy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Lee S. Marcus | Producer |
