They Asked for It

They Asked for It is a 1939 American crime film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Arthur T. Horman. The film stars William Lundigan, Joy Hodges, Michael Whalen, Isabel Jewell, Lyle Talbot, Thomas Beck and Spencer Charters. The film was released on May 20, 1939, by Universal Pictures.^[1][2][3]

They Asked for It
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Frank McDonald
Screenplay by	Arthur T. Horman
Story by	James B. Lowell
Produced by	Max Golden
Starring	William Lundigan Joy Hodges Michael Whalen Isabel Jewell Lyle Talbot Thomas Beck Spencer Charters
Cinematography	Stanley Cortez
Edited by	Philip Cahn
Production company	Universal Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	May 20, 1939 (1939-05-20)
Running time	61 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Cast

• William Lundigan as Steve Lewis
• Joy Hodges as Mary Lou Carroll
• Michael Whalen as Howard Adams
• Isabel Jewell as Molly Herkimer
• Lyle Talbot as Marty Collins
• Thomas Beck as Dr. Peter Sparks
• Spencer Charters as Chief Lawson
• James Bush as Tucker Tyler
• Charles Halton as Dr. Tyler
• Edward McWade as 'Pi' Kelly