Four Days' Wonder Explained

Four Days' Wonder
Director:	Sidney Salkow
Producer:	Robert Presnell Sr.
Based On:	Four Days Wonder by A.A. Milne
Starring:	Jeanne Dante Kenneth Howell Martha Sleeper Alan Mowbray
Music:	Charles Previn
Cinematography:	Stanley Cortez
Editing:	Russell F. Schoengarth Maurice Wright
Studio:	Universal Pictures
Distributor:	Universal Pictures
Runtime:	60 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Four Days' Wonder is a 1936 American comedy mystery film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring Jeanne Dante, Kenneth Howell and Martha Sleeper. Produced by Universal Pictures, the film is based on the 1933 novel "Four Days' Wonder" by British writer A. A. Milne (New York, 1933).^[1] It was the first feature directed by Sidney Salkow.^[2]

Plot

A child is accused of murder.

Production

Filming started 5 August 1936.^[3] Star Jeanne Dante was on Broadway in Call It a Day.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Four Days' WonderMonthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 4, Iss. 37, (Jan 1, 1937): 13.
2. Obituary: Sidney Salkow: [FOREIGN Edition]Vallance, Tom. The Independent31 Oct 2000: 6.
3. NEWS OF THE SCREEN: ' The Road to Glory,' With Fredric March, and 'Jailbreak,' Newcomers at Rivoli and Strand.New York Times 5 Aug 1936: 15.
4. Family Life Gets a Break in Play Named 'Call It a Day' Chicago Daily Tribune 15 Nov 1936: E2.