Love Is a Headache_
"Roars. Romance. Thrills."
A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
Starring
Gladys George, Franchot Tone, Ted Healy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Love Is a Headache was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Overview
A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
Love Is a Headache is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 13m.
CAST (20)
Gladys George
Carlotta 'Charlie' Lee
Franchot Tone
Peter Lawrence
Ted Healy
Jimmy Slattery
Mickey Rooney
Mike O'Toole
Frank Jenks
Joe Cannon
Ralph Morgan
Reginald 'Reggie' Odell
Virginia Weidler
Jake O'Toole
Jessie Ralph
Sheriff Janet Winfield
Fay Holden
Mary, Peter's Secretary
Barnett Parker
Hotchkiss, Carlotta's Butler
Julius Tannen
Mr. Hillier
EA
Ernie Alexander
Reporter Johnson (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Headwaiter (uncredited)
GB
Georgie Billings
Mike's Friend (uncredited)
Marie Blake
Hillier's Secretary (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Waiter (uncredited)
June Brewster
Betty Bartholomew, a Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Don Brodie
First Reporter (uncredited)
Chester Clute
Pants Salesman (uncredited)
Jules Cowles
Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Love Is a Headache about?
A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
How long is Love Is a Headache?
Love Is a Headache has a runtime of 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Who stars in Love Is a Headache?
The cast of Love Is a Headache includes Gladys George, Franchot Tone, Ted Healy, Mickey Rooney, Frank Jenks.
What is the rating of Love Is a Headache?
Love Is a Headache has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance