United States / Feb 06, 1942
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
This drama chronicles the extreme measures taken by a determined young crime reporter to get an interview with a notorious convict. The zealous journalist, also a star quarterback on the town college team, decides to become a convict himself. He gets into the prison, becomes president of the prisoners' union, does his interview, successfully woo's the warden's daughter, and gets out in time to publish his story before anyone else does. His career is off to a tremendous start.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Stubby Kruger | Dynamite (as Harold Kruger) |
| Frank Hagney | Butch |
| Jack Buckley | Windy |
| Harry Depp | Ben Marlo |
| Jack Roper | Nipper |
| Al Goldsmith | Coffee Cake George |
| John Ince | Judge Scott |
| Joe Oakie | Sneaky |
| Alfred Hall | Dr. Williams |
| Jimmy Aubrey | Orderly |
| Richard Cramer | Reilly |
| Jack Cheatham | Tim |
| Jack Perrin | Ed |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Broadway Big Shot |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | PRC |
| Release date | 6 febbraio 1942 |
| Writer | Martin Mooney |
| Assistant directors | William Beaudine |
Release dates
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