The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
A fast-talking reporter befriends a young woman and her male companion who are wanted for a policeman's shooting.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael CurtizDirector
- Brown HolmesScreenplay
- Erwin S. GelseyScreenplay
Cast
- Ann DvorakMadeleine Maude 'Molly' Louvain
- Lee TracyScott 'Scotty' Cornell
- Richard CromwellJames 'Jimmy' Cook
- Guy KibbeePop, a Policeman
- Leslie FentonNick 'Nicky' Grant
- Frank McHughSkeets, a Reporter
- Evalyn KnappDoris
- Charles MiddletonPolice Capt. Slade
- Mary DoranDance Hall Girl
- Thomas E. JacksonPolice Sergeant
- C. Henry GordonDetective Martin
- Louise BeaversWashroom Attendant (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
cop-killerfugitivereporterpre-codenewspaper reportermother child separationsmall time crookgun fightunwed motherwoman removes stockings