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Dangerous to Know
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Dangerous to Know

1938-03-11 · 70 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Drama · Mystery

Racketeer Steve Recka, art patron and political power-maker, rules his town and Madame Lan Ying, his beautiful friend and hostess (read:mistress), with an iron hand. He meets Margaret Van Kase, a socialite not impressed by his power nor his wealth, having no money herself, and Steve makes frantic efforts to win her and turns away from the loyal Lin Yang.

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Directors
Robert Florey
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gail PatrickGail PatrickMargaret Van Kase
Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffStephen Recka
Anna May WongAnna May WongMadame Lan Ying
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanInspector Brandon
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsDuncan
Porter HallPorter HallMayor Bradley
Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnNicolai Kusoff
Harvey StephensHarvey StephensPhilip Easton
Barlowe BorlandBarlowe BorlandButler
Hedda HopperHedda HopperMrs. Carson
Hugh SothernHugh SothernHarvey Greggson
Edward PawleyEdward PawleyJohn Rance
Eddie MarrEddie MarrCrouch
Harry WorthHarry WorthHanley
Robert BristerCouncilman Murkil
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinSenator Carson
Lynn BaileyParty Guest (uncredited)
Bobby BarberBobby BarberWaiter (uncredited)
Grace BenhamParty Guest (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneMotorcycle Cop (uncredited)

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