The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
Prohibition is ending so bootlegger Bugs Ahearn decides to crack California society. He leases a house from down-on-her-luck Ruth and hires her as social secretary. He rescues Polly Cass from a horsefall and goes home to meet her dad who sells him some phony stock certificates. When he learns about this he sends to Chicago for mob help.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
21 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert LordScreenplay
- Wilson MiznerScreenplay
- Roy Del RuthDirector
Cast
- Edward G. RobinsonJames Francis 'Bugs' / 'Jim' Ahearn
- Mary AstorRuth Wayburn
- Helen VinsonPolly Cass
- Russell HoptonAlbert J. 'Al' Daniels
- Kenneth ThomsonJohn Stanley
- Shirley GreyEdith Merriam
- Berton ChurchillDonald Hadley Cass
- Don DillawayGordon Cass
- Louise MackintoshMrs. Donald Hadley Cass
- Lester DorrInvestment Clerk (uncredited)
- Bill ElliottGuest at Polly's Party (uncredited)
- Selmer JacksonRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
bootleggerprohibition eragangsterbootleggingmansionclass differencesmillionairesocialitepre-codereal estate agentswindlebusiness deal