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Shooting Straight
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Shooting Straight

1930-07-20 · 70 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Crime

A gambler wanted for murder hides under the guise of a clergyman.

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Directors
George Archainbaud
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard DixRichard DixLarry Sheldon / Ted Walters
Mary LawlorMary LawlorDoris Powell
James NeillJames NeillReverend Powell
Matthew BetzMatthew BetzAce Martin / Ed Winters
George CooperGeorge CooperChick
William JanneyWilliam JanneyTommy Powell
Robert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'ConnorDetective Regan
Clarence WertzStevens
Eddie SturgisSpike
Dick CurtisDick CurtisButch
Mischa AuerMischa AuerFrenchie
James EaglesYoung Craps Player
James Pier MasonJames Pier MasonSpot Willis
Charles McMurphy
Walter PercivalWalter PercivalConnor
Charles SullivanCharles SullivanSheldon's Henchman
Dorothy VernonDorothy VernonChurchgoer

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