After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner former detective Johnny Blake knocks him down convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Edward G. Robinson | ... | Johnny Blake | |
| Joan Blondell | ... | Lee Morgan | |
| Barton MacLane | ... | Al Kruger | |
| Humphrey Bogart | ... | 'Bugs' Fenner | |
| Frank McHugh | ... | Herman | |
| Joe King | ... | Capt. Dan McLaren (as Joseph King) | |
| Dick Purcell | ... | Ed Driscoll (as Richard Purcell) | |
| George E. Stone | ... | Wires Kagel | |
| Joseph Crehan | ... | Grand Jury Spokesman | |
| Henry O'Neill | ... | Ward Bryant | |
| Henry Kolker | ... | Mr. Hollister | |
| Gilbert Emery | ... | Mr. Thorndyke | |
| Herbert Rawlinson | ... | Mr. Caldwell | |
| Louise Beavers | ... | Nellie LaFleur | |
| Norman Willis | ... | Louie Vinci | |
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After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner former detective Johnny Blake knocks him down convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob. "Buggs" Fenner thinks Blake is a police agent. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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new york city | manhattan new york city | fired from a job | greed | no music |Taglines:
Can we bust this brain trust behind the crime trust? (Trade paper ad). See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 June 1936 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Balas o votos See more »Filming Locations:
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USACompany Credits
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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(1935) (uncredited)
Music by Allie Wrubel
Whistled by Edward G. Robinson
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The film was so successful at the box office that it gave Edward G. Robinson the clout to negotiate a new contract with Warner Bros., which gave him rights of story and script approval and allowed him to make one movie per year for another studio. See more »Goofs
When Nellie comes in to see Lee with the proceeds from the numbers racket in Harlem, she sets the bag down on the desk twice between shots. See more »Soundtracks
The Lady in Red(1935) (uncredited)
Music by Allie Wrubel
Whistled by Edward G. Robinson
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This is a typical Warner Bros gangster film of the 1930's but is certainly not one of the best. Indifferently directed and written, with an occasional gem piece of dialogue, and with a lack-lustre supporting cast, the film is held together by the resplendent Edward G Robinson. His final moments in the film are unforgettable. The very young and handsome Bogart is effective as the villain, and Blondell has an occasional moment of wry humour, although her role is very dull. Not bad, not good.