The Meanest Gal in Town

The Meanest Gal in Town is a 1934 American Pre-Code romantic comedy, directed by Russell Mack from a screenplay written by Richard Schayer, Russell Mack, and H. W. Hanemann, and starring Zasu Pitts, El Brendel, Pert Kelton, and James Gleason.

The Meanest Gal in Town
Pert Kelton and James Gleason in the film trailer
Directed by	Russell Mack Ray Lissner (assistant)
Screenplay by	Richard Schayer Russell Mack H. W. Hanemann
Story by	Arthur T. Horman
Produced by	Russell Mack [1]Merian C. Cooper (associate)[1]
Starring	Zasu Pitts El Brendel Pert Kelton James Gleason
Cinematography	J. Roy Hunt
Edited by	James B. Morley
Music by	Max Steiner
Production company	RKO Radio Pictures
Release date	January 12, 1934 (1934-01-12) (US)[2]
Running time	62 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Cast

• Zasu Pitts as Tillie Prescott
• Pert Kelton as Lulu White
• El Brendel as Chris Peterson
• James Gleason as Duke Slater
• Richard "Skeets" Gallagher as Jack Hayden (credited as "Skeets" Gallagher)
• Edward McWade as Clark - Tillie's Clerk
• John Carradine as Stranded Actor (uncredited)
• Wallis Clark as Mr. Bowen - Barbershop Customer (uncredited)
• Bud Geary as Loafer (uncredited)
• Frank Hagney as Angry Truck Driver (uncredited)
• Harry Holman as Brookville's Mayor (uncredited)
• DeWitt Jennings as Police Chief (uncredited)
• Lew Kelly as Man with Poster in Barbershop (uncredited)
• Vera Lewis as Woman at Mayor's Outing (uncredited)
• Bob McKenzie as Kingston Hotel Owner (uncredited)
• Florence Roberts as Mom - Old Stranded Actress (uncredited)
• Harry Semels as Handcar Driver with Lulu (uncredited)
• Morgan Wallace as Sydney Sterling (uncredited)