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The Finger Points

1931-04-11 · 90 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Lee is a fresh young kid from the South when he gets a job with The Press. His first assignment on gangsters gets his name in the paper, the police on a raid and Lee in the hospital.

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Directors
John Francis Dillon
Production companies
First National Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation, First National Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BarthelmessRichard BarthelmessBreckenridge 'Breck' Lee
Fay WrayFay WrayMarcia Collins
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyCharlie 'Breezy' Russell
Robert ElliottRobert ElliottFrank Carter
Clark GableClark GableLouis J. Blanco
Oscar ApfelOscar ApfelManaging Editor Ellis Wheeler
Robert GlecklerRobert GlecklerSphinx Club Manager Larry Haynes
Mickey BennettMickey BennettArthur the Office Boy (uncredited)
James P. BurtisJames P. BurtisCop (uncredited)
Martin CichyMartin CichyBlanco's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Lew HarveyLew HarveyHenchman in 'Number One's' Office (uncredited)
Herman KrumpfelBreck's Tailor (uncredited)
Frank MarloweFrank MarloweGuard at 'Number One's' Office (uncredited)
Frank McLureFrank McLureCasino Patron (uncredited)
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol Naish"The Finger is on You" Phone Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Field NortonCasino Patron (uncredited)
Bob PerryHenchman in Hayes' House (uncredited)
Albert PetitCasino Patron (uncredited)
George TaylorHenchman in 'Number One's' Office (uncredited)
Adele WatsonAdele WatsonWheeler's Secretary (uncredited)

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