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The Big Shakedown
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The Big Shakedown

1934-01-06 · 61 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Crime

Former bootlegger Dutch Barnes pressures neighborhood druggist Jimmy Morrell into making cut-rate knockoff toiletry, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products.

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Directors
John Francis Dillon
Production companies
First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles FarrellCharles FarrellJimmy Morrell
Bette DavisBette DavisNorma Nelson
Ricardo CortezRicardo CortezDutch Barnes
Glenda FarrellGlenda FarrellLily 'Lil' Duran
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsLefty
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillMr. Sheffner
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonSlim
John WrayJohn WrayHiggins
Philip FavershamPhilip FavershamJohn
Robert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'ConnorRegan
Renee WhitneyRenee WhitneyMae LaRue
G. Pat CollinsG. Pat CollinsGyp
Adrian MorrisAdrian MorrisTrigger
Ben Hendricks Jr.Ben Hendricks Jr.Spike
George CooperGeorge CooperShorty
Oscar ApfelOscar ApfelDigitalis Doctor (uncredited)
William B. DavidsonWilliam B. DavidsonDistrict Attorney (uncredited)
Alphonse EthierAlphonse EthierNorma's Doctor (uncredited)
Sidney MillerSidney MillerBoy Buying Ice Cream (uncredited)
Kathrin Clare WardKathrin Clare WardMrs. Fagan (uncredited)

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