Johnny Apollo (1940): Cast
Johnny Apollo is a 1940 romantic drama directed by Henry Hathaway, starring Edward Arnold as Robert Cain Sr., Tyrone Power and Lloyd Nolan. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Johnny Apollo About?
The premise of Johnny Apollo without spoilers.
Wall Street broker Robert Cain Sr. is imprisoned for embezzlement, prompting his recent college graduate son, Bob, to turn to crime in order to fund his father’s release. Bob becomes an aide to mobster Mickey Dwyer and falls for Dwyer’s girlfriend, Lucky, before both end up incarcerated together with his father.
Johnny Apollo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bare chested man
- penis bulge
- male star appears in swimsuit
- steam bath
- regatta
- deception
- character name as title
- nickname as title
- two word title
- hahhaway and power
- hathaway and power
- lawyer
+38 more Show fewer
- millionaire
- stockbroker
- singer
- prison
- judge
- embezzlement
- college
- alias
- oarsman
- reference to william shakespeare
- shakespearean quotation
- scalded to death
- rowing team
- private club
- police raid
- penitentiary
- nightclub singer
- loyalty
- ice pick murder
- gun moll
- fur coat
- funeral parlor
- crooked lawyer
- courtroom
- conga line
- bookie
- betting parlor
- stock exchange
- secretary
- rowing
- escape from prison
- parole
- nightclub
- murder
- milk
- library
- seeking a job
- hidden gun
Johnny Apollo Cast & Characters
Edward Arnold leads the cast as Robert Cain Sr., with Tyrone Power as Robert Cain Jr. (aka Johnny Apollo) and Lloyd Nolan as Mickey Dwyer. Directed by Henry Hathaway; 73 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Hathaway
- Edward Arnold as Robert Cain Sr.
- Tyrone Power as Robert Cain Jr. (aka Johnny Apollo)
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Lloyd Nolan as Mickey Dwyer - Harry Tenbrook as Guard Escorting Apollo (uncredited)
Also Starring in Johnny Apollo
· 69 more- Charles D. Brown Sergeant Putting Pinch on Mickey and Johnny (uncredited)
- James Flavin Prison Guard In Library (uncredited)
- George Irving Mr. Ives
- Tom Dugan Tom Dugan - Prisoner (uncredited)
- Marc Lawrence Bates
- Bess Flowers Peterson's Secretary (uncredited)
- Lionel Atwill Jim McLaughlin
- Dorothy Lamour 'Lucky' Dubarry
- Robert Shaw Clerk (uncredited)
- Larry Steers Horse Parlor Patron (uncredited)
- Selmer Jackson Prison Warden
- Charles Lane Assistant D.A.
- Harry Strang Doorman at Warden's Office (uncredited)
- Emmett Vogan Radio Announcing Guard (uncredited)
- Cyril Ring Cashier (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Horse Parlor Patron (uncredited)
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- Stanley Blystone Guard in Library (uncredited)
- Chuck Hamilton Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Robert Homans Receptionist Guard (uncredited)
- James Conaty Courtroom Spectator / Horse Parlor Patron (uncredited)
- Russell Hicks District Attorney
- John Hamilton Night Court Judge
- Stanley Andrews Welfare Secretary
- Charles Trowbridge Judge Penrose
- Jonathan Hale Dr. Brown
- Edward Gargan Detective (uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn Guard (uncredited)
- Harry Tyler Prison Trusty
- William Haade Guard During Break (uncredited)
- Frank McLure Horse Parlor Patron (uncredited)
- Eric Wilton Butler
- Lee Shumway Guard in Warden's Office (uncredited)
- Anthony Caruso Joe - Henchman
- Edwin Stanley Stock Exchange Official (uncredited)
- Charles Williams Photographer (uncredited)
- Charley Grapewin Judge Emmett T. Brennan
- Milburn Stone Reporter (uncredited)
- Dick Rich Visitation Guard (uncredited)
- Louis Jean Heydt Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Walter Miller Guard (uncredited)
- Charles Tannen Reporter (uncredited)
- Tom Quinn Horse Parlor Patron (uncredited)
- Alexander Pollard Horse Parlor Waiter (uncredited)
- Thomas Martin Horse Parlor Waiter (uncredited)
- Fuzzy Knight Cellmate
- Philip Morris Bailiff (uncredited)
- Phil Tead Reporter (uncredited)
- Norman Willis Plainclothesman (uncredited)
- Wedgwood Nowell Courthouse Spectator (uncredited)
- William Pawley Paul
- Gladden James Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Frank Fanning Courthouse Guard (uncredited)
- Eddie Marr Harry - Henchman
- Robert Morgan Trial Spectator (uncredited)
- James Pierce Guard (uncredited)
- Wally Albright Office Boy
- James Blaine Guard in Solitary (uncredited)
- Jack Byron Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Carol Adams Dancer (uncredited)
- Maurice Costello
- Don Rowan Guard (uncredited)
- Field Norton Doorman at Funeral Parlor (uncredited)
- Harry Rosenthal Piano Player
- Joe Caits Prisoner (uncredited)
- Dick Scott Man at Police Station (uncredited)
- Gary Breckner Announcer (voice)
- J. Scott Smart Leader of Conga (uncredited)
- Edward Mundy Train Announcer (uncredited)
- Geneva Sawyer La Conga Dancer (uncredited)
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Johnny Apollo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Johnny Apollo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Johnny Apollo?
Johnny Apollo runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Johnny Apollo released?
Johnny Apollo was released on April 19, 1940.
Who directed Johnny Apollo?
Johnny Apollo was directed by Henry Hathaway.
More films by Henry Hathaway Who is in the cast of Johnny Apollo?
Johnny Apollo stars Edward Arnold as Robert Cain Sr., Tyrone Power as Robert Cain Jr. (aka Johnny Apollo) and Lloyd Nolan as Mickey Dwyer, among 73 credited actors.
Does Johnny Apollo have a post-credit scene?
No. Johnny Apollo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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