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The World Gone Mad (1933)

Unrated | | Crime , Drama , Mystery | 15 April 1933 (USA)
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A district attorney and a reporter try to find the killer of a D.A. who uncovered a massive stock fraud.

Director:

Christy Cabanne

Writer:

Edward T. Lowe Jr. (screen story) (as Edward T. Lowe)

Stars:

Pat O'Brien, Evelyn Brent, Neil Hamilton | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview:
Pat O'Brien ... Andy Terrell
Evelyn Brent ... Carlotta Lamont
Neil Hamilton ... Lionel Houston
Mary Brian ... Diane Cromwell
Louis Calhern ... Christopher Bruno (as Louis Calhearn)
J. Carrol Naish ... Ramon Salvadore
Buster Phelps ... Ralph Henderson
Richard Tucker ... Graham Gaines
John St. Polis ... Grover Cromwell
Geneva Mitchell ... Evelyn Henderson
Wallis Clark Wallis Clark ... Dist. Atty. Avery Henderson
Huntley Gordon ... Osborne
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A district attorney and a reporter try to find the killer of a D.A. who uncovered a massive stock fraud.

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An absorbing indictment of big business

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Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 April 1933 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Public Be Damned See more »

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Production Co:

Larry Darmour Productions See more »
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Runtime:

| (unrated)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Photophone System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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The failure of the original copyright holder to renew the film's copyright resulted in it falling into public domain, meaning that virtually anyone could duplicate and sell a VHS/DVD copy of the film. Therefore, many of the versions of this film available on the market are either severely (and usually badly) edited and/or of extremely poor quality, having been duped from second- or third-generation (or more) copies of the film. See more »

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Houston, We Have a Problem
26 July 2008 | by wes-connors – See all my reviews

According to the DVD sleeve's synopsis, "An investigative reporter uncovers a plot against the District Attorney. The D.A. is about to present a case of white-collar crime against some well-respected Wall Street investors who wish to eliminate the D.A. before it can happen. The reporter races to prevent the murder before it can occur, and also help the D.A. in bringing those responsible to justice." But, nothing about this inappropriately titled film "races". The story proceeds in the dullest possible manner. Mediocrity runs a frightening level (and, this is crime drama, not a horror film). A couple of the kissing scenes are funny. Pat O'Brien (as Andy) sings a little. Please set your "so bad it's good" expectations on very low.

* The World Gone Mad (4/15/33) Christy Cabanne ~ Pat O'Brien, Neil Hamilton, Evelyn Brent
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