Asking for Trouble_
A London fishmonger helps a young woman evade her unwanted upcoming marriage by pretending to be her fiancé, a big game hunter from Africa. Comedy.
Starring
Max Miller, Carole Lynne, Mark Lester
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Asking for Trouble was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
A London fishmonger helps a young woman evade her unwanted upcoming marriage by pretending to be her fiancé, a big game hunter from Africa. Comedy.
Asking for Trouble is a Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 21m.
CAST (10)
Max Miller
Dick Smith
Carole Lynne
Jane Smythe
Mark Lester
Gen. Archie Smythe
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Pettifer
BP
Billy Percy
George
Esma Cannon
Ada
Aubrey Mallalieu
Gen. Danvers Fortescue
Kenneth Kove
Capt. Edward Fortescue
Eleanor Hallam
Margarita
CE
Chick Elliott
Mandy Lou
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Asking for Trouble about?
A London fishmonger helps a young woman evade her unwanted upcoming marriage by pretending to be her fiancé, a big game hunter from Africa. Comedy.
How long is Asking for Trouble?
Asking for Trouble has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in Asking for Trouble?
The cast of Asking for Trouble includes Max Miller, Carole Lynne, Mark Lester, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Billy Percy.
What is the rating of Asking for Trouble?
Asking for Trouble has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy