King of the Underworld (1939): Cast & Where to Watch
King of the Underworld is a 1939 crime drama directed by Lewis Seiler, starring Kay Francis as Dr. Carole Nelson, John Eldredge and Humphrey Bogart. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King of the Underworld About?
The premise of King of the Underworld without spoilers.
Physician Carole Nelson is accused of colluding with notorious gangster Joe Gurney, putting her medical license at risk. When Gurney is shot and seeks her treatment, she sees a chance to prove her innocence. Using her expertise, she outwits him and his henchmen, fighting to restore her reputation.
King of the Underworld Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blindfold
- shot in the back
- doctor
- police raid
- police
- gangster
- henchman
- napoleonic complex
- surgeon
- hospital
- widow
- small town
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- tommy gun
- machine gun
- revolver
- pistol
- tough guy
- standoff
- violence
- last stand
- opening action scene
- gun battle
- street shootout
- police shootout
- death of protagonist
- main character shot
- villain as protagonist
- small town doctor
- slang
- stock footage
- held at gunpoint
- damsel in distress
- cold blooded murderer
- old maid aunt
- bank robbery
- professional jealousy
- pharmacy
- drugstore
- englishman
- biographer
- thermometer
- grocery store
- hitchhiker
- public enemy
- newspaper headline
- police interrogation
- death of husband
- runyonesque characters
- flat tire
- third degree
Where to Watch King of the Underworld
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King of the Underworld Cast & Characters
Kay Francis leads the cast as Dr. Carole Nelson, with John Eldredge as Dr. Niles Nelson and Humphrey Bogart as Joe Gurney. Directed by Lewis Seiler; 49 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lewis Seiler
- Kay Francis as Dr. Carole Nelson
- John Eldredge as Dr. Niles Nelson
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Humphrey Bogart as Joe Gurney - Jack Mower as G-Man (uncredited)
Also Starring in King of the Underworld
· 45 more- Pierre Watkin District Attorney
- Stuart Holmes Doorman (uncredited)
- Glen Cavender Deputy Shooting Bill (uncredited)
- Charles Sullivan Gangster (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing Police Detective (uncredited)
- Sidney Bracey Bert - the Farmer (uncredited)
- Charles Trowbridge Dr. Ryan
- Paul Panzer Gangster (uncredited)
- John Ridgely Jerry
- Tom Wilson Deputy (uncredited)
- Murray Alper Eddie
- Cliff Saum Gangster (uncredited)
- Edwin Stanley Dr. Jacobs
- John Harron G-Man (uncredited)
- William Gould Chief of Police (uncredited)
- Clem Bevans Villager #3 (uncredited)
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- John J. Richardson Townsman Running (uncredited)
- Joe Devlin Porky
- Arthur Aylesworth Dr. Sanders
- John Harmon Slats
- Lew Harvey Chic - a Gangster (uncredited)
- Herbert Heywood Clem (uncredited)
- Carl Stockdale First Villager (uncredited)
- Lottie Williams Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
- Elliott Sullivan Mugsy
- Richard Quine Medical Student (uncredited)
- Nat Carr Second Villager (uncredited)
- Janet Shaw Blonde Nurse (uncredited)
- Max Hoffman Jr. Second Policeman (uncredited)
- Frank Bruno Gangster (uncredited)
- Al Lloyd Drug Store Clerk (uncredited)
- Ann Robinson Second Nurse (uncredited)
- James Stephenson Bill Stevens
- Raymond Brown Sheriff
- Jimmy O'Gatty Gangster (uncredited)
- Charley Foy Slick
- Richard Bond Interne
- Harland Tucker Mr. Ames
- Sherwood Bailey Boy (uncredited)
- Mickey Kuhn Young Boy (uncredited)
- Alan Davis Pete
- Ralph Remley Mr. Robert
- Jessie Busley Aunt Josephine
- Doc Stone Gangster (uncredited)
- Paul M. MacWilliams Anaesthetist (uncredited)
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King of the Underworld FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of King of the Underworld, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King of the Underworld?
King of the Underworld runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was King of the Underworld released?
King of the Underworld was released on January 7, 1939.
Who directed King of the Underworld?
King of the Underworld was directed by Lewis Seiler.
More films by Lewis Seiler Who is in the cast of King of the Underworld?
King of the Underworld stars Kay Francis as Dr. Carole Nelson, John Eldredge as Dr. Niles Nelson and Humphrey Bogart as Joe Gurney, among 49 credited actors.
Where can I watch King of the Underworld?
In the US, King of the Underworld is streaming on Fawesome, HBO Max and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).
Does King of the Underworld have a post-credit scene?
No. King of the Underworld has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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