The Amazing Mr. Williams_
"A BOMBARDMENT OF LAUGHS!"
Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For each time he has a date with his longtime fiancée, he is prevented from keeping it by his devotion to duty. Maxine, in desperation, decides to take action and bring Kenny to the altar. Who will win, Maxine's curves or the glorious fight against crime?
Starring
Melvyn Douglas, Joan Blondell, Clarence Kolb
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Amazing Mr. Williams was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For each ti...
The Amazing Mr. Williams is a Comedy, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (20)
Melvyn Douglas
Kenny Williams
Joan Blondell
Maxine Carroll
Clarence Kolb
Captain McGovern
Ruth Donnelly
Effie Perkins
Edward Brophy
Buck Moseby
Donald MacBride
Lieutenant Bixler
Don Beddoe
Detective Deever
Jonathan Hale
Mayor
John Wray
Stanley
Jane Barnes
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Julie Bishop
Face of 7th Victim in Newspaper Photo (uncredited)
Lela Bliss
Citizens Committee Woman (uncredited)
Maurice Cass
Little Man (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
Dick Curtis
Joe (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Race Track Spectator (uncredited)
Maude Eburne
Landlady (uncredited)
Sarah Edwards
Citizens Committee Woman (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Druggist (uncredited)
Lorna Gray
Nurse (uncredited)
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What is The Amazing Mr. Williams about?
Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For each time he has a date with his longtime fiancée, he is prevented from keeping it by his devotion to duty. Maxine, in desperation, decides to take action and bring Kenny to the altar. Who will win, Maxine's curves or the glorious fight against crime?
How long is The Amazing Mr. Williams?
The Amazing Mr. Williams has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in The Amazing Mr. Williams?
The cast of The Amazing Mr. Williams includes Melvyn Douglas, Joan Blondell, Clarence Kolb, Ruth Donnelly, Edward Brophy.
What is the rating of The Amazing Mr. Williams?
The Amazing Mr. Williams has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Mystery