The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
G-Man Jeff Crane poses as a crook to infiltrate the notorious Purple Gang, a band of hoodlums which preys upon other hoodlums. Orchestrating the jailbreak of the gang's leader, Crane joins him in a Dillinger-like flight across the country.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Wells RootScreenplay
- J. Walter RubenDirector
- Edward WardOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lionel BarrymoreDr. Josiah Glass
- Jean ArthurMaria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
- Chester MorrisJeff Crane
- Joseph CalleiaSonny 'Dinkie' Black
- Paul KellySpecial Agent James Duff
- Lewis StonePrison Warden
- Paul HurstRufe Parker
- George E. StoneButch
- Sam BakerMose Jones
- William BaileyFederal Agent (uncredited)
- Brooks BenedictBar Patron (uncredited)
- Ed BradyConvict in Prison (uncredited)