

Blood Money
1933-11-17 · 65 min · ★ 7.1
The title refers to the business of affable, ambitious bail bondsman (and politically-connected grifter) Bill Bailey, who, in the course of his work, crosses paths with every kind of offender there is, from first-time defendants to career criminals.
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- Directors
- Rowland Brown
- Production companies
- 20th Century Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
George BancroftBill Bailey
Judith AndersonRuby Darling
Frances DeeElaine Talbart
Chick ChandlerDrury Darling
Blossom SeeleySinger
Etienne GirardotBail Bond Clerk
George RegasCharley
Lucille BallDavy's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Herman BingButcher Weighing Sausages (uncredited)
John BleiferBombmaker (uncredited)
Ann BrodyJewish Client (uncredited)
Bess FlowersParty Guest (uncredited)
Noel FrancisRed's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Nina Mae McKinneyRebecca, Ruby's maid (uncredited)
Bert MoorhouseCharley's Henchman (uncredited)
Theresa HarrisJessica (uncredited)
Henry KolkerNewspaper Managing Editor (uncredited)
Dennis O'KeefeRacetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Bradley PageDistrict Attorney (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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