The Squealer (1930)

A gangster's wife, fearful that he is about to be murdered by his rivals, tips off the police to his whereabouts in order to save his life. Her husband, however, believes her reason was ... See full summary »

Director:

Harry Joe Brown

Writers:

Mark Linder (play), Dorothy Howell (scenario),

Stars:

Jack Holt, Dorothy Revier, Davey Lee

Cast

Cast overview:
Jack Holt	...	Charles Hart
Dorothy Revier	...	Margaret Hart
Davey Lee	...	Bunny Hart
Matt Moore	...	John Sheridan
Zasu Pitts	...	Bella
Robert Ellis	...	Valleti
Matthew Betz	...	Red Majors
Arthur Housman	...	Mitter Davis
Louis Natheaux	...	Ratface Edwards
Eddie Kane	...	Whisper
Eddie Sturgis	...	The Killer
Elmer Ballard	...	Pimply-Face

Storyline

A gangster's wife, fearful that he is about to be murdered by his rivals, tips off the police to his whereabouts in order to save his life. Her husband, however, believes her reason was that she wanted him out of the way so she could have his best friend.

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Plot Keywords:

machine gun | bootlegger | gangster | gang member | suicide | 

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Taglines:

His wife thought him a prosperous real-estate man - But he played at crime for easy money - And success went to his head! (original ad)

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 August 1930 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

67 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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