The Payoff (1935): Cast
The Payoff is a 1935 romantic drama directed by Robert Florey, starring Joseph Crehan as Harvey Morris, Frankie Darro and George Chandler. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 4m (64 min)
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Payoff About?
The premise of The Payoff without spoilers.
The wife, driven by greed, pressures her husband—an honest sports columnist—to show leniency toward a notorious cheat involved in dishonest sports wagering. Her manipulation places both her marriage and emotions at risk, turning a personal auction into a high‑stakes moral dilemma.
The Payoff Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- marriage
- 1930s
- cigar smoking
- reporter
- money
- columnist
- sportswriter
- sports promoter
- new orleans louisiana
- manhattan new york city
- los angeles california
- brooklyn new york city
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- broadway manhattan new york city
- 42nd street manhattan new york city
- mascot
- wrestling
- wrestler
- world series
- wallet
- typewriter
- trunk
- train
- trainer
- ticket
- threat
- theater
- texas
- telegram
- suitcase
- subway
- stock footage
- stadium
- small town
- slang
- secretary
- roulette
- rose bowl
- revenge
- restaurant
- respect
- rainstorm
- racketeer
- racial stereotype
- racial slur
- racehorse
- poster
- porter
- police
- poker
- ping pong
The Payoff Cast & Characters
Joseph Crehan leads the cast as Harvey Morris, with Frankie Darro as Jimmy Moore and George Chandler as Reporter (uncredited). Directed by Robert Florey; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Florey
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Joseph Crehan as Harvey Morris -
Frankie Darro as Jimmy Moore - George Chandler as Reporter (uncredited)
- Bert Moorhouse as Reporter (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Payoff
· 30 more- Milton Kibbee Reporter (uncredited)
- Cyril Ring Reporter (uncredited)
- Bud Jamison Waiter (uncredited)
- Paul Panzer Trainer (uncredited)
- Al Hill Mike
- Edward Keane Frank (uncredited)
- Bill Elliott Maxine's Casino Escort (uncredited)
- Frank Orth Porter (uncredited)
- Paul Porcasi Nick
- James C. Morton Bartender (uncredited)
- George Humbert Hotel Clerk
- Frank Moran Marty's Henchman (uncredited)
- George Beranger Reporter (uncredited)
- Alan Dinehart Marty Bleuler
- Claire Dodd Maxine McCoy
- Lottie Williams Mrs. Gorman (uncredited)
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- Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian Marty's Henchman (uncredited)
- Phil Tead Radio Sports Broadcaster (uncredited)
- Nick Copeland Reporter (uncredited)
- Frank Sheridan George Gorman
- Eddie Shubert Beetles Davis
- Patricia Ellis Connie Travers
- James Dunn Joe McCoy
- Mary Russell Secretary (uncredited)
- Virginia Dabney Marty's Blonde Girlfriend (uncredited)
- Huey White Marty's Henchman (uncredited)
- Bill Cartledge Jockey (uncredited)
- Don Downen Office Boy (uncredited)
- Anita Kerry Wife (uncredited)
- Allen K. Wood Gambler (uncredited)
More from Robert Florey
More films directed by Robert Florey, best-rated first: The Cocoanuts, The Incredible Doktor Markesan, The Donald Duck Story and The Disneyland Story.
The Payoff Also Known As
Also known as “The Pay-off”.
- Also known as
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- The Pay-off
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The Payoff FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Payoff, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Payoff?
The Payoff runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).
When was The Payoff released?
The Payoff was released on January 9, 1935.
Who directed The Payoff?
The Payoff was directed by Robert Florey.
More films by Robert Florey Who is in the cast of The Payoff?
The Payoff stars Joseph Crehan as Harvey Morris, Frankie Darro as Jimmy Moore and George Chandler as Reporter (uncredited), among 34 credited actors.
Does The Payoff have a post-credit scene?
No. The Payoff has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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