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The Donovan Affair is a 1929 American Pre-Code comedic murder-mystery film directed by Frank Capra. It was produced by Harry Cohn for Columbia Pictures. Its original soundtrack, recorded on soundtrack discs, has been lost, although it has been recreated for live performances.
Original Release
04/11/1929
US Release
04/11/1929
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jack Holt | Insp. Killian / Inspector Killian |
| Dorothy Revier | Jean Rankin |
| William Collier Jr. | Cornish |
| Agnes Ayres | Lydia Rankin |
| John Roche | Jack Donovan |
| Fred Kelsey | Carney |
| Hank Mann | Dr. Lindsey |
| Wheeler Oakman | Porter |
| Virginia Brown Faire | Mary Mills |
| Alphonse Ethier | Capt. Peter Rankin |
Directors
Writers
Owen Davis, Howard J. Green, Dorothy Howell
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jack Holt | Insp. Killian / Inspector Killian |
| Dorothy Revier | Jean Rankin |
| William Collier Jr. | Cornish |
| Agnes Ayres | Lydia Rankin |
| John Roche | Jack Donovan |
| Fred Kelsey | Carney |
| Hank Mann | Dr. Lindsey |
| Wheeler Oakman | Porter |
| Virginia Brown Faire | Mary Mills |
| Alphonse Ethier | Capt. Peter Rankin |
| Edward Hearn | Nelson |
| Ethel Wales | Mrs. Lindsey |
| John Wallace | Dobbs |
| Allan Cavan | Gambler |
| Sherry Hall | Gambler |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Harry Cohn | Producer |
