Riffraff (1936): Cast
Riffraff is a 1936 crime drama directed by J. Walter Ruben, starring John George as Fisherman (uncredited), Spencer Tracy and Jean Harlow. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- J. Walter Ruben
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Riffraff About?
The premise of Riffraff without spoilers.
Fisherman Dutch falls for cannery worker Hattie, both red‑haired. After Dutch is expelled from the union and loses his job, he abandons Hattie, who then steals money for him and lands in jail. Dutch finds new work, thwarts a scheme to blow up a ship, and vows to wait for Hattie.
Riffraff Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tracy and rooney
- tracy and harlow
- alcoholic father
- child born in prison
- christmas party
- red scare
- dancing at party
- fistfight
- fox stole
- hobo camp
- divorce lawyer
- based on story
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- title co written by female
- union meeting
- political drama
- rough romance
- fisherman
- thugs
- pregnant prisoner
- oil tanker
- fishery
- labor strike
- framed for theft
- canned tuna fish
- fish cannery
- cannery owner
- rich man
- waitress
- police detective
- matron
- organized labor
- trade union
- innovation
- union official
- betrayal
- shot while escaping
- wrongfully convicted
- mask
- marital reconciliation
- beauty contest winner
- cornet
- gangster boss
- henchman
- union boss
- fall from grace
- tuna boat
- arrogance
- canning factory
- production line
- romantic rivalry
Riffraff Cast & Characters
John George leads the cast as Fisherman (uncredited), with Spencer Tracy as Dutch and Jean Harlow as Hattie. Directed by J. Walter Ruben; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director J. Walter Ruben
- John George as Fisherman (uncredited)
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Spencer Tracy as Dutch - Jean Harlow as Hattie
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Mickey Rooney as Jimmy
Also Starring in Riffraff
· 22 more- Paul Hurst Belcher
- Vince Barnett Lew
- Una Merkel Lil
- Wade Boteler Bert
- J. Farrell MacDonald 'Brains'
- Al Hill 'Speed'
- William Newell Pete
- Victor Kilian 'Flytrap'
- Arthur Housman 'Ratsy'
- Bob Perry 'Lefty'
- Joseph Calleia Nick
- Wanda Perry Factory Worker on Balcony
- Roger Imhof 'Pops'
- Joe Phillips Al
- Rafaela Ottiano Matron (as Rafaelo Ottiano)
- Dorothy Appleby Gertie
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- Juanita Quigley Rosie
- Lillian Harmer Mrs. McCall
- George Givot Markis
- Helen Flint Sadie
- Judith Wood Mabel
- Helene Costello Maizie
More from J. Walter Ruben
More films directed by J. Walter Ruben: The Bad Man of Brimstone, Trouble for Two, Java Head and Success at Any Price.
Riffraff Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Flor de arrabal” and “Raia Miúda”.
- Also known as
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- Flor de arrabal
- Raia Miúda
- Сброд
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Riffraff FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Riffraff, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Riffraff?
Riffraff runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Riffraff released?
Riffraff was released on January 3, 1936.
Who directed Riffraff?
Riffraff was directed by J. Walter Ruben.
More films by J. Walter Ruben Who is in the cast of Riffraff?
Riffraff stars John George as Fisherman (uncredited), Spencer Tracy as Dutch and Jean Harlow as Hattie, among 26 credited actors.
Does Riffraff have a post-credit scene?
No. Riffraff has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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