The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
A writer of pulp Westerns cranks out more words than his editor and publisher want to pay for.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Busby BerkeleyDirector
- Marion ParsonnetScreenplay
- Bronislau KaperOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John SheltonJonathan 'Johnny' Briggs
- Virginia GreyMargie Blake, Phil's Secretary
- Albert DekkerPhil Hendricks
- Charles Butterworth'Bittsy' Conway
- Donald Meek'Dusty' King
- Reginald OwenReginald Mason
- Alma KrugerVictoria Mason
- Rita QuigleyRegina
- Marion MartinWanda
- George LesseyC. V. Hutchins
- Byron FoulgerHutchins' Associate (uncredited)
- Charles HaltonMr. Packer (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
writerduplicitysleep deprivation