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The Wrong Road (1937)

APPROVED 62 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   11 October 1937 (USA)
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A young married couple whose plans for their life together haven't turned out as expected decide to rob the bank where the husband works of $100,000... See full summary »

Director:

James Cruze

Writers:

Gordon Rigby (screenplay), Eric Taylor (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Richard Cromwell, Helen Mack and Lionel Atwill
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The Wrong Road -- A young married couple whose plans for their life together haven't turned out as expected decide to rob the bank where the husband works of $100,000...
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard Cromwell Richard Cromwell ...
Jimmy Caldwell
Helen Mack Helen Mack ...
Ruth Holden
Lionel Atwill ...
Mike Roberts
Horace McMahon Horace McMahon ...
Blackie Clayton (as Horace MacMahon)
Russ Powell Russ Powell ...
Chief Ira Foster
Billy Bevan Billy Bevan ...
McLean
Marjorie Main Marjorie Main ...
Martha Foster
Rex Evans Rex Evans ...
Victor J. Holbrook
Joseph Crehan Joseph Crehan ...
District Attorney
Arthur Hoyt Arthur Hoyt ...
Beamish
Syd Saylor Syd Saylor ...
Big Hobo
Selmer Jackson Selmer Jackson ...
Judge
Chester Clute Chester Clute ...
Dan O'Fearna
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A young married couple whose plans for their life together haven't turned out as expected decide to rob the bank where the husband works of $100,000, then hide the money in a safe place and return for it after they serve out their sentences. All goes according to plan until they get out of prison, when they find that they're being trailed by an insurance investigator and the husband's old cellmate, who has decided that he wants a cut of the money. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Bank | Insurance Investigator | Embezzlement | Husband Wife Relationship | Hidden Loot  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Republic Pictures (I) See more »
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 | USA: (edited version)

Sound Mix:

Mono  | Mono (RCA Victor High Fidelity System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Continuity: When the couple go to see Mr Holbrook after the auction, the position of his arm on the back of the chair changes between shots. See more »