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Bullets or Ballots 1936

The film asks who truly controls the rackets, pointing the finger at political leaders. When police captain Dan McLaren becomes commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake punches him publicly, convincing crime boss Al Kruger that Blake sincerely wants to join the mob. Meanwhile, “Bugs” Fenner believes Blake is a police informant, and the story follows Blake’s dangerous walk between law and the underworld as the city’s power structure is exposed.

The film asks who truly controls the rackets, pointing the finger at political leaders. When police captain Dan McLaren becomes commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake punches him publicly, convincing crime boss Al Kruger that Blake sincerely wants to join the mob. Meanwhile, “Bugs” Fenner believes Blake is a police informant, and the story follows Blake’s dangerous walk between law and the underworld as the city’s power structure is exposed.

Does Bullets or Ballots have end credit scenes?

No!

Bullets or Ballots does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Bullets or Ballots

Explore the complete cast of Bullets or Ballots, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Bugs Fenner

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Herman

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Wires Kagel

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

Ward Bryant

Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan

Grand Jury Spokesman

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Johnny Blake

Herbert Rawlinson

Herbert Rawlinson

Mr. Caldwell

Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Lee Morgan

Frank Bruno

Frank Bruno

Ben - Henchman with Wires (uncredited)

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Al Kruger

George Beranger

George Beranger

Waiter (uncredited)

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Gatley - Pinball Racketeer (uncredited)

Louise Beavers

Louise Beavers

Nellie LaFleur

Edna Mae Harris

Edna Mae Harris

Rose - Lee's Maid (uncredited)

Garry Owen

Garry Owen

The Spotter (uncredited)

Huey White

Huey White

Gangster Muscling in on Lee (uncredited)

Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson

Jailer (uncredited)

Joe King

Joe King

Dan 'Mac' McLaren

Max Wagner

Max Wagner

Actor Impersonating Kruger in Newsreel (uncredited)

Addison Richards

Addison Richards

William Kennedy - Newsreel Narrator (uncredited)

Bill Elliott

Bill Elliott

Hunter - Bank Worker (uncredited)

Stuart Holmes

Stuart Holmes

Doorman (uncredited)

Leo White

Leo White

Waiter (uncredited)

Al Hill

Al Hill

Pinball Distributor (uncredited)

Harry Watson

Harry Watson

Kid Playing Pinball (uncredited)

Lew Harvey

Lew Harvey

Gangster Muscling in on Lee (uncredited)

Gilbert Emery

Gilbert Emery

Mr. Thorndyke

Edwin Stanley

Edwin Stanley

Judge in Newsreel (uncredited)

Lon Poff

Lon Poff

Grand Jury Member (uncredited)

Ralph Dunn

Ralph Dunn

Policeman Getting Papers from Fire (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

Howard M. Mitchell

Police Official (uncredited)

Tom Coleman

Tom Coleman

Sports Commentator (uncredited)

Norman Willis

Norman Willis

Louie Vinci

Mildred Dixon

Mildred Dixon

Dancer (uncredited)

Raymond Brown

Raymond Brown

Proprietor in Newsreel (uncredited)

Joe Connors

Joe Connors

Eddie - Headwaiter (uncredited)

Frank Marlowe

Frank Marlowe

Kruger's Chauffeur (uncredited)

Carlyle Moore Jr.

Carlyle Moore Jr.

Kruger's Secretary (uncredited)

Eddie Shubert

Eddie Shubert

Truck Driver with Steaks (uncredited)

Dick Rush

Dick Rush

Policeman (uncredited)

Virginia Dabney

Virginia Dabney

Mary - Dancer for Lee (uncredited)

Eddy Chandler

Eddy Chandler

Policeman (uncredited)

John Tyrrell

John Tyrrell

Red (uncredited)

William Pawley

William Pawley

Crail - Ex Con (uncredited)

Charles Sherlock

Charles Sherlock

Detective (uncredited)

Jack Wise

Jack Wise

Waiter (uncredited)

George Lloyd

George Lloyd

Man (uncredited)

Frances Morris

Frances Morris

Beauty Attendant (uncredited)

Larry McGrath

Larry McGrath

Referee (uncredited)

Jerry Madden

Jerry Madden

Kid Playing Pinball (uncredited)

Henry Kolker

Henry Kolker

Mr. Hollister

Jack Gardner

Jack Gardner

Man (uncredited)

Milton Kibbee

Milton Kibbee

Jury Foreman in Newsreel (uncredited)

Hal Craig

Hal Craig

Policeman (uncredited)

Harrison Greene

Harrison Greene

Numbers Player (uncredited)

Lottie Williams

Lottie Williams

Mrs. Woodward - Grand Jury Member (uncredited)

Jay Eaton

Jay Eaton

Man Sitting with Lee (uncredited)

Guy Kingsford

Guy Kingsford

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Eddie Hart

Eddie Hart

Policeman (uncredited)

Dick Purcell

Dick Purcell

Ed Driscoll

Cy Schindell

Cy Schindell

Bookie Who Throws Bag (uncredited)

Don Downen

Don Downen

Usher (uncredited)

Ben Hendricks Jr.

Ben Hendricks Jr.

Mounted Police Sgt. Donlan (uncredited)

Sam Rice

Sam Rice

Grand Jury Member (uncredited)

Jack A. Goodrich

Jack A. Goodrich

Cigar Clerk (uncredited)

Tom Brower

Tom Brower

Police Captain (uncredited)

Jerry Fletcher

Jerry Fletcher

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Eddie Graham

Eddie Graham

Eddie #1 (uncredited)

Harold Schlickenmayer

Harold Schlickenmayer

Man (uncredited)

Henry Martin

Henry Martin

Black Chauffeur (uncredited)

Oliver Eckhardt

Oliver Eckhardt

Grand Jury Member (uncredited)

Victoria Vinton

Victoria Vinton

Theater Ticket Seller (uncredited)

John Lester Johnson

John Lester Johnson

Timothy - Nellie's Boyfriend (uncredited)

Anne Nagel

Anne Nagel

Bank Secretary (uncredited)

Ralph Remley

Ralph Remley

Captain Kelly (uncredited)

Alma Lloyd

Alma Lloyd

Woman in Curlers Who Won (uncredited)

Wallace Gregory

Wallace Gregory

Lambert (uncredited)

Eddie Butler

Eddie Butler

Garber (uncredited)

Vance Carroll

Vance Carroll

Policeman (uncredited)

Rosalind Marquis

Rosalind Marquis

Specialty (uncredited)

Alice Lyndon

Alice Lyndon

Old Lady (uncredited)

Shirley Lloyd

Shirley Lloyd

Waitress (uncredited)

Russell Beach

Russell Beach

Prizefighter (uncredited)

Wilda Bennett

Wilda Bennett

Grand Jury Woman (uncredited)

Bing Connolly

Bing Connolly

Garage Man (uncredited)

James Rafferty

James Rafferty

Second (uncredited)

Ernie Ripfer

Ernie Ripfer

Second (uncredited)

Bert Ross

Bert Ross

Vendor (uncredited)

Freddy Welsh

Freddy Welsh

Prizefighter (uncredited)

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Bullets or Ballots Themes and Keywords

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Bullets or Ballots Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Bullets or Ballots across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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