Doubting Thomas (1935 film)

Doubting Thomas is a 1935 American comedy film directed by David Butler and written by William Conselman and Bartlett Cormack. It is based on the 1922 play The Torch Bearers by George Kelly. The film stars Will Rogers, Billie Burke, Alison Skipworth, Sterling Holloway, Andrew Tombes and Gail Patrick. The film was released on June 7, 1935, by 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation.^[1][2][3]

Doubting Thomas
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	David Butler
Screenplay by	William Conselman Bartlett Cormack
Based on	The Torch Bearers by George Kelly
Produced by	Buddy G. DeSylva
Starring	Will Rogers Billie Burke Alison Skipworth Sterling Holloway Andrew Tombes Gail Patrick
Cinematography	Joseph A. Valentine
Edited by	Irene Morra
Music by	Arthur Lange
Production company	Fox Film Corporation
Distributed by	20th Century-Fox Film Corporation
Release date	June 7, 1935 (1935-06-07)
Running time	73 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

A husband makes fun of his wife's theatrical aspirations when she agrees to appear in a local production. When she begins to neglect him, he decides to retaliate by also going on stage.

Cast

• Will Rogers as Thomas Brown
• Billie Burke as Paula Brown
• Alison Skipworth as Mrs. Pampinelli
• Sterling Holloway as Mr. Spindler
• Andrew Tombes as Huxley Hossefrosse
• Gail Patrick as Florence McCrickett
• Frances Grant as Peggy Burns
• Frank Albertson as Jimmy Brown
• Johnny Arthur as Ralph Twiller
• Helen Flint as Nelly Fell
• Fred Wallace as Teddy
• T. Roy Barnes as LaMaze
• Ruth Warren as Jenny
• John Qualen as Von Blitzen
• George Cooper as Stagehand
• Helen Freeman as Mrs. Sheppard
• William "Billy" Benedict as Caddie
• Dennis O'Keefe as Audience Member (uncredited)