The read
It runs a compact 1h 8m.
Synopsis
Valkyr Bradford takes the assistance of a society reporter and a journalist to investigate the disappearance of her half-sister Arlene, a wealthy socialite involved in criminal activities.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
20 audience votes
Key crew
- William DieterleDirector
- Robert N. LeeScreenplay
- Bernhard KaunOriginal Music Composer
- M.K. JeromeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bette DavisArlene Bradford
- Donald WoodsTony Sterling
- Margaret LindsayValkyr 'Val' Bradford
- Lyle TalbotSpencer Carlton
- Hugh HerbertIzzy Wright
- Arthur ByronEverett Bradford
- Robert BarratThorne
- Henry O'NeillOren Porter
- Irving PichelJake Bello
- Douglass DumbrilleJoshua Mayard
- Alan HaleChief O'Malley
- Gordon WestcottJoe Bello
Stills
Themes
san francisco, californiagangsterpre-codegovernment agentembezzlementbad girlhalf sisterstolen bonds