Law of the Underworld (1938): Cast
Law of the Underworld is a 1938 crime drama directed by Lew Landers, starring Paul Guilfoyle as Henchman Batsy, Jack Carson and Cecil Kellaway. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Law of the Underworld About?
The premise of Law of the Underworld without spoilers.
By day he is a polo‑playing socialite, by night the undisputed king of the local racketeering operation. When two innocent people face execution, this respected citizen must decide whether to expose his secret mob connections to save them.
Law of the Underworld Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- criminal
- secret
- interrogation
- confession
- empire state building
- billiards
- damsel in distress
- b movie
- manhattan new york city
- times square manhattan new york city
- central park manhattan new york city
- threat
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- self sacrifice
- salesman
- robbery
- revenge
- new york city
- lawyer
- gunshot wound
- gangster
- false accusation
- engagement
- police raid
- ping pong
- nightclub
- nightclub singer
- murder
- jewelry store
- jewelry heist
- hold up
- dancing
- saved from execution
- based on play
Law of the Underworld Cast & Characters
Paul Guilfoyle leads the cast as Henchman Batsy, with Jack Carson as Henchman Johnny and Cecil Kellaway as Phillips - Gene's Butler. Directed by Lew Landers; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lew Landers
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Paul Guilfoyle as Henchman Batsy -
Jack Carson as Henchman Johnny -
Cecil Kellaway as Phillips - Gene's Butler -
Chester Morris as Gene Fillmore
Also Starring in Law of the Underworld
· 21 more- Lee Patrick Dorothy Palmer
- Larry Steers Rogers' Party Guest, with slick white hair
- Stanley Blystone Policeman at Jewel Robbery
- Chuck Hamilton Policeman
- Eddie Acuff Henchman Bill
- Bud Geary Policeman
- Eduardo Ciannelli Rocky
- Paul Stanton Assistant District Attorney Bob Barton
- Richard Cramer Policeman in Club Raid
- Frank M. Thomas Police Captain Gargan
- Anthony Warde Henchman Larry
- Anne Shirley Annabelle Porter
- Walter Abel Special Prosecutor Warren Rogers
- Bryant Washburn Mr. Larkin - Jewelry Salesman
- Joseph E. Bernard Club Headwaiter Frank
- Florence Lake Mrs. Billy Winters
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- Wyndham Standing Mr. Wilson, Rogers' party guest
- Vinton Hayworth Henchman Shorty
- Richard Bond Tommy Brown
- Richard Parker Undetermined Role
- George Shelley Henchman Frank
More from Lew Landers
More films directed by Lew Landers: Terrified, Hot Rod Gang, The Cruel Tower and Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl.
Law of the Underworld Also Known As
Also known as “Triunfo às Avessas”.
- Also known as
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- Triunfo às Avessas
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Law of the Underworld FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Law of the Underworld, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Law of the Underworld?
Law of the Underworld runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Law of the Underworld released?
Law of the Underworld was released on May 6, 1938.
Who directed Law of the Underworld?
Law of the Underworld was directed by Lew Landers.
More films by Lew Landers Who is in the cast of Law of the Underworld?
Law of the Underworld stars Paul Guilfoyle as Henchman Batsy, Jack Carson as Henchman Johnny and Cecil Kellaway as Phillips - Gene's Butler, among 25 credited actors.
Does Law of the Underworld have a post-credit scene?
No. Law of the Underworld has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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