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The Roaring Twenties
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The Roaring Twenties

1939-10-28 · 104 min · ★ 7.5

Crime · Drama · Thriller

After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.

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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CagneyJames CagneyEddie Bartlett
Priscilla LanePriscilla LaneJean Sherman
Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartGeorge Hally
Gladys GeorgeGladys GeorgePanama Smith
Jeffrey LynnJeffrey LynnLloyd Hart
Frank McHughFrank McHughDanny Green
Paul KellyPaul KellyNick Brown
Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonMrs. Sherman
Edward KeaneEdward KeaneHenderson
Joe SawyerJoe SawyerThe Sergeant
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanMichaels
George MeekerGeorge MeekerMasters
John HamiltonJohn HamiltonJudge
Robert ElliottRobert ElliottFirst Detective
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerSecond Detective
Abner BibermanAbner BibermanHenchman
Vera LewisVera LewisMrs. Gray
John DeeringNarrator (voice)
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffCabbie (uncredited)
Ernie AlexanderBootleg Customer (uncredited)

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