The Scoundrel

Apr 30 1935 Passed 1h 16m
Drama, Fantasy

A ruthless, cynical, hated publisher is killed in a plane crash, doomed to be a "restless" spirit for being unloved. A heavenly power gives him a month on Earth to find one person to shed a tear for him before his fate is sealed.

Plot

A ruthless, cynical, hated publisher is killed in a plane crash, doomed to be a "restless" spirit for being unloved. A heavenly power gives him a month on Earth to find one person to shed a tear for him before his fate is sealed.

Written by

Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur

Directed by

Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Hecht-MacArthur Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins total

Scores
# of Votes
497
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA