COMEDY . 1936 . 1h 3m . 5.4/10

High Tension_

"HIGH SPEED ROMANCE AND DANGEROUS ADVENTURES WITH TWO TROUBLE SHOOTERS!"

Brawling cable layer Steve Reardon doesn't want to marry girlfriend Edith but he also doesn't want her to date other men.

Starring Brian Donlevy, Glenda Farrell, Norman Foster
5.4/10
Rating
1h 3m
Runtime
1936
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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HIGH SPEED ROMANCE AND DANGEROUS ADVENTURES WITH TWO TROUBLE SHOOTERS!

Brawling cable layer Steve Reardon doesn't want to marry girlfriend Edith but he also doesn't want her to date other men.

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Cast
Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Reardon in High Tension.
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Year context
High Tension was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
Brawling cable layer Steve Reardon doesn't want to marry girlfriend Edith but he also doesn't want her to date other men.
High Tension is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 3m.

CAST (20)

Brian Donlevy
Brian Donlevy
Steve Reardon
Glenda Farrell
Glenda Farrell
Edith McNeil
Norman Foster
Norman Foster
Eddie Mitchell
Helen Wood
Helen Wood
Brenda Burke
Robert McWade
Robert McWade
Willard Stone
Theodore von Eltz
Theodore von Eltz
Noble Harrison
Romaine Callender
Romaine Callender
F. Willoughby Tuttle
Joe Sawyer
Joe Sawyer
Terry Madden
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie
Murray Alper
Murray Alper
Chuck
Eric Alden
Eric Alden
Draftsman
DB
Dewey Bender
Messenger Boy
SB
Sam Benson
Meek-Mannered Man
AB
A.R. Bogard
Winch Operator
Ward Bond
Ward Bond
Husky Man
Wade Boteler
Wade Boteler
Man at Oxygen Tent
Margaret Brayton
Margaret Brayton
Secretary
JB
Joe Brown
First Bartender
Julie Carter
Julie Carter
Clerk--Frisco Office
GC
Gordon Carveth
Waiter

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
63 min (1h 3m)
Country
Rating
5.4/10 (5 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is High Tension about?
Brawling cable layer Steve Reardon doesn't want to marry girlfriend Edith but he also doesn't want her to date other men.
How long is High Tension?
High Tension has a runtime of 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Who stars in High Tension?
The cast of High Tension includes Brian Donlevy, Glenda Farrell, Norman Foster, Helen Wood, Robert McWade.
What is the rating of High Tension?
High Tension has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy
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