# Wanted!

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***Wanted!*** is a 1937 British [comedy film](/source/Comedy_film) directed by [George King](/source/George_King_(film_director)) and starring [Zasu Pitts](/source/Zasu_Pitts), [Claude Dampier](/source/Claude_Dampier) and [Mark Daly](/source/Mark_Daly_(actor)). It was made at [Shepperton Studios](/source/Shepperton_Studios) as a [quota quickie](/source/Quota_quickie).[1]

## Premise

The Oatfields, a married couple, are mistaken for [jewel](/source/Jewellery) thieves and forced to go to a party. The husband accidentally turns on the [burglar alarm](/source/Security_alarm) and the real [criminals](/source/Crime) are apprehended.

## Cast

- [Zasu Pitts](/source/Zasu_Pitts) as Winnie Oatfield
- [Claude Dampier](/source/Claude_Dampier) as Henry Oatfield
- [Mark Daly](/source/Mark_Daly_(actor)) as Mr. Smithers
- [Norma Varden](/source/Norma_Varden) as Mrs. Smithers
- [Finlay Currie](/source/Finlay_Currie) as Uncle Mart
- [Kathleen Harrison](/source/Kathleen_Harrison) as Belinda
- Billy Holland as Harry the Hick
- [Stella Bonheur](/source/Stella_Bonheur) as Baby Face
- Billy Bray as Sparrow Hawkins
- [Arthur Goullet](/source/Arthur_Goullet) as Bonelli
- [Alfred Wellesley](/source/Alfred_Wellesley) as Lord Hotbury
- Mabel Twemlow as Lady Hotbury
- [D.J. Williams](/source/D.J._Williams_(actor)) as Captain McTurk
- Bryan Herbert as Police Constable Gribble

## References

1. Chibnall p.298

## Bibliography

- Chibnall, Steve. *Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film*. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Low, Rachael. *Filmmaking in 1930s Britain*. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. *British Films, 1927-1939*. British Film Institute, 1986.

## External links

- [Wanted!](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029746/) at IMDb

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