The read
It runs a compact 1h 8m.
Synopsis
A tough District Attorney goes after a murderous crime gang, only to find that his witnesses, an innocent family, have clammed up in fear of reprisals.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
17 audience votes
Key crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Lucien HubbardWriter
Cast
- Walter HustonDistrict Attorney Whitlock
- Frances StarrMa Leeds
- Grant MitchellPa Leeds
- Sally BlaneSue Leeds
- Ralph Ince"Maxey" Campo
- Edward NugentJackie Leeds
- Dickie MooreNed Leeds
- Nat PendletonBig Jack
- George ErnestDonny Leeds
- Russell HoptonDeputy Thorpe
- Charles 'Chic' SalePvt. Summerill
- Guy D'EnneryHenchman Jack Short (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
war veterankidnappinggangstergrandfatherpolice protectionold manmurdergangshootoutfeardistrict attorneyperjury