The read
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 5m.
Synopsis
The title refers to the business of affable, ambitious bail bondsman (and politically-connected grifter) Bill Bailey, who, in the course of his work, crosses paths with every kind of offender there is, from first-time defendants to career criminals.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Rowland BrownDirector
- Rowland BrownWriter
- Hal LongWriter
- Speed KendallWriter
Cast
- George BancroftBill Bailey
- Judith AndersonRuby Darling
- Frances DeeElaine Talbart
- Chick ChandlerDrury Darling
- Blossom SeeleySinger
- Etienne GirardotBail Bond Clerk
- George RegasCharley
- Lucille BallDavy's Girlfriend (uncredited)
- Herman BingButcher Weighing Sausages (uncredited)
- John BleiferBombmaker (uncredited)
- Ann BrodyJewish Client (uncredited)
- Bess FlowersParty Guest (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
nymphomaniacpre-codebail bondsmankleptomaniacnightclub hostess