

Smart Money
1931-06-11 · 81 min · ★ 6.9
Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.
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- Directors
- Alfred E. Green
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Edward G. RobinsonNick 'The Barber' Venizelos
James CagneyJack
Evalyn KnappIrene Graham
Ralf HaroldeSleepy Sam
Noel FrancisMarie
Margaret LivingstonDistrict Attorney's Girl
Maurice BlackGreek Barber
Billy HouseIrontown Salesman-Gambler
Paul PorcasiAlexander Amenoppopolus
Polly WaltersLola
John GeorgeExtra on Train (uncredited)
Charles LaneHotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienNick's Chauffeur Bill (uncredited)
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