The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Nightclub owner Steve Larwitt sees his empire of investments collapse as he faces tax evasion charges and attacks by rivals. Believing Steve will be safer in prison for one year, his wife, Brenda, testifies against him on advice from his lawyer, Slant Kolma, who is in love with her. After Steve receives 10 years in Alcatraz, Brenda moves to be near him and avoids advances of airplane builder Tim Nolan, who knows nothing about her past.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Werner JanssenOriginal Music Composer
- Archie MayoDirector
- Kathryn ScolaWriter
- Myles ConnollyWriter
Cast
- George RaftSteve Larwitt
- Joan BennettBrenda Bentley
- Lloyd NolanSlant Kolma
- Walter PidgeonTim Nolan
- Gladys GeorgeMary Bogel
- Billy WayneBarney, bartender
- June KnightBebe
- Peggy ShannonAlice
- Cy KendallCrawley
- Frank BrunoJerry - Slant's Henchman
- Joe SawyerCharlie
- Max WagnerJim
Stills
Themes
husband wife relationshipgangster