Against the Law (1934)

Steve Wayne, a daring young ambulance driver for a large hospital in Los Angeles, is a rival with his friend, Doctor Bill Barie (the house surgeon in the Emergency Ward), for the attentions... See full summary »

Director:

Lambert Hillyer

Writer:

Harold Shumate (original screenplay: Urgent Call)

Stars:

Johnny Mack Brown, Sally Blane, Arthur Hohl

Cast

Cast overview:
Johnny Mack Brown	...	Steve Wayne (as John Mack Brown)
Sally Blane	...	Martha Gray
Arthur Hohl	...	Kelly
George Meeker	...	Bert Andrews
James Bush	...	Bill Barrie
Bradley Page	...	Mike Eagan
Ward Bond	...	Tony Rizzo
Hooper Atchley	...	O'Brien
Al Hill	...	Reardon
Joseph Crehan	...	Capt. Elliott

Storyline

Steve Wayne, a daring young ambulance driver for a large hospital in Los Angeles, is a rival with his friend, Doctor Bill Barie (the house surgeon in the Emergency Ward), for the attentions of nurse Martha Gray. Despite their rivalry, Steve still endeavors to free his friend from the grip of a merciless racketeer and a gambling gang. But Steve fails in his efforts and then sets out to avenge his friend and smash-up the gang.

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Plot Keywords:

nurse | ambulance | surgeon | doctor | ambulance driver | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 October 1934 (USA)

Also Known As:

Police Ambulance

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

61 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Wind at My Back: Public Enemies (1999)

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