The Guilty Generation (1931): Cast
The Guilty Generation is a 1931 crime drama directed by Rowland V. Lee, starring Boris Karloff as Tony Ricca, Robert Young and William H. O'Brien. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Guilty Generation About?
The premise of The Guilty Generation without spoilers.
Amid a brutal criminal alliance governed by a harsh code, the children of rival gang leaders fall in love and struggle to break free from their families' violent legacies, fighting for a chance at happiness despite the shadow of their parents' notoriety.
The Guilty Generation Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gunfire
- henchman
- song
- damsel in distress
- deception
- double cross
- italian gangster
- miami florida
- prohibition era
- held at gunpoint
- cigarette smoking
- reprisal
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- retribution
- truck driver
- gang member
- gang leader
- violence
- slang
- dire straits
- crooked lawyer
- newspaper reporter
- newspaper story
- butler
- bartender
- rum runner
- booze
- cigar smoking
- punched in the face
- daughter
- love
- bootlegger
- italian
- feud
- architect
- romeo and juliet romance
- reference to smith brothers
- drunkenness
- bouquet of flowers
- father daughter relationship
- car accident
- telegram
- pushed in pool
- prohibition
- organized crime
- gang lord
- italian american
- nightclub
- family feud
- vengence
- chianti
The Guilty Generation Cast & Characters
Boris Karloff leads the cast as Tony Ricca, with Robert Young as Marco Ricca, also known as Marco Smith and William H. O'Brien as Victor - Mike's Butler. Directed by Rowland V. Lee; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rowland V. Lee
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Boris Karloff as Tony Ricca -
Robert Young as Marco Ricca, also known as Marco Smith - William H. O'Brien as Victor - Mike's Butler
- Willie Best as Club Merlin Doorman (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Guilty Generation
· 10 more- Emma Dunn Nina Palmero
- Phil Tead Skid
- Leslie Fenton Joe Palmero
- Leo Carrillo Mike Palmero
- Ruth Warren Nellie Weaver
- Constance Cummings Maria Palmero
- Eddie Boland Willie
- Fred Howard Bradley (as Frederick Howard)
- James Wilcox Don Morley
- Elliott Rothe Benedicto Ricca
More from Rowland V. Lee
More films directed by Rowland V. Lee: The Son of Frankenstein, Captain Kidd, The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Powder Town.
The Guilty Generation Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “A Culpa dos Pais” and “Los hijos de los gángsters”.
- Also known as
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- A Culpa dos Pais
- Los hijos de los gángsters
- Гузното поколение
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The Guilty Generation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Guilty Generation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Guilty Generation?
The Guilty Generation runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Guilty Generation released?
The Guilty Generation was released on November 19, 1931.
Who directed The Guilty Generation?
The Guilty Generation was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
More films by Rowland V. Lee Who is in the cast of The Guilty Generation?
The Guilty Generation stars Boris Karloff as Tony Ricca, Robert Young as Marco Ricca, also known as Marco Smith and William H. O'Brien as Victor - Mike's Butler, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Guilty Generation have a post-credit scene?
No. The Guilty Generation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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