The read
It runs a compact 1h 7m.
Synopsis
Gangsters are attempting to control the solutions (and winning) of the puzzles in a national newspapers picture puzzles contest craze.
Ratings
IMDb5/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- J. Robert BrenScreenplay
- Harry SegallScreenplay
- Christy CabanneDirector
- Edmund JosephScreenplay
Cast
- Preston FosterBruce Keene
- Sally EilersPenny Wilton
- Cecil KellawayMr. Beyers
- Richard LaneSteve Devers
- Lorraine KruegerBubbles Blane
- William BrisbaneWilly Beyers
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams'Softy' Blane
- Arthur LakeWaldo
- Solly WardGus
- Frank M. ThomasCharlie
- Herbert EvansGrady
- Bobby BarberShort Slap Happy Henchman
Stills
Themes
newspaperslapstick comedypuzzle