Absolute Quiet (1936)

5.6/10 70 min Drama

Overview

Escaped convicts Jack and Judy stumble upon an airstrip on the Western ranch of arrogant business tycoon Gerald Axton. Taking Axton and his secretary hostage, the convicts inadvertently cause the crash-landing of a small plane ferrying Axton's political adversary, Gov. Sam Pruden, and a nosy reporter. As the long night unfolds, each person's rivalries and weaknesses are prodded by the others.

Cast

Lionel Atwill

Gerald A. Axton

Irene Hervey

Laura Tait

Raymond Walburn

Gov. Sam K. Pruden

Stuart Erwin

Oscar "Chubby" Rudd

Ann Loring

Zelda Tadema

Louis Hayward

Gregory Bengard

Wallace Ford

Jack

J. Carrol Naish

Pedro

Bernadene Hayes

Judy

Harvey Stephens

Barney Tait

Robert Gleckler

Jasper Cowdray

Matt Moore

Pilot

Robert Livingston

Co-Pilot

Edwin Maxwell

Baxter (Uncredited)

Charles Trowbridge

Doctor (Uncredited)

James Bush

Airport Radio Operator (Uncredited)

Alexander Cross

Rudd's Editor (Uncredited)

Gwen Lee

Western Union Operator (Uncredited)

Kitty McHugh

Florine (Uncredited)

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