Theodora Goes Wild is a 1936 comedy film which tells the story of a small town, incensed by a risque novel, little knowing that it was written under a pseudonym by the daughter of the town's leading family. It stars Irene Dunne, Melvyn Douglas, Thomas Mitchell, Thurston Hall , Elisabeth Risdon , Margaret McWade and Spring Byington .
It was written by Mary McCarthy and Sidney Buchman , and directed by Richard Boleslawski.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Irene Dunne) and Best Film Editing.