The Amazing Mr. Williams 1939 DVD - Melvyn Douglas / Joan Blondell

Lieutenant Kenny Williams, a dedicated member of the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. However, Kenny's devotion to his job constantly disrupts their plans, leaving Maxine to wonder if he's more married to his work than to her. Frustrated by his repeated absences, Maxine decides to take matters into her own hands and bring Kenny to the altar. The film playfully explores whether Maxine's determination or Kenny's loyalty to fighting crime will prevail. Cast: - Melvyn Douglas as Police Lieutenant Kenny Williams - Joan Blondell as Maxine Carroll - Clarence Kolb as Police Captain McGovern - Ruth Donnelly as Effie Perkins - Edward Brophy as Buck Moseby (as Edward S. Brophy) - Donald MacBride as Police Lieutenant Bixler - Don Beddoe as Detective Deever - Jonathan Hale as Mayor - John Wray as Stanley Runtime: 80 minutes