They Made Me a Criminal (1939): Cast & Where to Watch
They Made Me a Criminal is a 1939 crime drama directed by Busby Berkeley, starring Irving Bacon as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited), Ward Bond and William B. Davidson. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Stream it on Artiflix and Darkroom, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and FlixFling.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Busby Berkeley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is They Made Me a Criminal About?
The premise of They Made Me a Criminal without spoilers.
YOU’D GIVE A DOG A BETTER CHANCE! A boxer flees, believing he has committed a murder while he was drunk.
They Made Me a Criminal Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boxing
- mistaken identity
- accidental death
- arizona territory
- arizona desert
- fatal car crash
- cynical protagonist
- arid regions
- police detective
- framed for murder
- crooked lawyer
- newspaper photograph
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- playing strip poker
- policeman
- moral reformation
- newspaper reporter
- stolen wristwatch
- boxing sport
- on the run
- crooked fight manager
- ex girlfriend
- robbery
- drunken stupor
- world lightweight championship fight
- person thought dead is alive
- southpaw
- alias
- nypd detective
- disgraced police officer
- swindle
- crop harvesting
- field farm worker
- cranky old woman
- sheriff
- unwanted kiss
- thumb in the eye
- swimming in a water tower
- rescue from drowning
- boxing ring
- economic distress
- date palm tree
- boxing gloves
- challenged to a fight
- rich kid
- prize money
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- reformed character
- giving someone a second chance
- trying to right a past wrong
- boxing champion
Where to Watch They Made Me a Criminal
Stream it on Artiflix and Darkroom, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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They Made Me a Criminal Cast & Characters
Irving Bacon leads the cast as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited), with Ward Bond as Lenihan and William B. Davidson as Ennis. Directed by Busby Berkeley; 69 actors are credited in all.
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Director Busby Berkeley
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Ward Bond as Lenihan -
William B. Davidson as Ennis -
Tom Dugan as Man Behind Grandma (uncredited)
Also Starring in They Made Me a Criminal
· 65 more- Claude Rains Det. Monty Phelan
- Robert Strange Malvin
- May Robson Grandma Rafferty
- John Garfield Johnnie Bradfield, aka Jack Dorney
- Jack Mower Man in Locker Room After First Fight (uncredited)
- Cyril Ring First Fight Ringsider (uncredited)
- Stuart Holmes Second Fight Timekeeper (uncredited)
- Donald Kerr Man in Ring After First Fight (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler Detective #2 (uncredited)
- Charles Sullivan Second Fight Trainer (uncredited)
- Paul Panzer Jim - Assistant Ticket Taker (uncredited)
- Frank Mayo Man at First Fight with Tophat (uncredited)
- John Ridgely Charles 'Charlie' Magee (Reporter)
- Tom Wilson Kid Tacoma (uncredited)
- John Dilson Doctor (uncredited)
- Cliff Clark Manager
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- Doris Lloyd Mrs. Williamson (uncredited)
- Sam McDaniel Splash (uncredited)
- Huntz Hall Dippy
- Cliff Saum Man in Front of Tommy (uncredited)
- Jack Wise Second Fight Ticket Seller (uncredited)
- Ann Sheridan Goldie West
- Leyland Hodgson Mr. Williamson (uncredited)
- Bert Roach Hendricks (uncredited)
- Dick Wessel Collucci
- Leo Gorcey Spit
- John Harron First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Clem Bevans Ticket Taker (uncredited)
- John J. Richardson Reporter (uncredited)
- John Sheehan Man in Front of Grandma (uncredited)
- Louis Jean Heydt Randy Smith
- Arthur Housman Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)
- Bob Perry Cawley - Jack's Handler (uncredited)
- Barbara Pepper Budgie Massey
- Elliott Sullivan Mel - Hoodlum Stealing $50 (uncredited)
- Mike Donovan Policeman (uncredited)
- Bobby Jordan Angel
- Gabriel Dell T.B.
- Nat Carr Haskell - Reporter at First Fight (uncredited)
- Joe Cunningham Columnist (uncredited)
- Janet Shaw Girl Entering Locker Room (uncredited)
- Larry McGrath Second Fight Referee (uncredited)
- Hal Craig Detective #3 (uncredited)
- Sam Hayes Fight Announcer
- Robert Gleckler Doc Ward (Johnnie's Manager)
- Al Lloyd Man in Front of Spit (uncredited)
- Raymond Brown Sheriff (uncredited)
- Billy Halop Tommy
- Gloria Dickson Peggy
- Jimmy O'Gatty Rutchek's Handler (uncredited)
- Reid Kilpatrick Radio Sports Commentator (voice) (uncredited)
- Richard Bond Reporter at First Fight (uncredited)
- Georgie Cooper Elderly Lady (uncredited)
- Frank Meredith Cop #2 (uncredited)
- Mushy Callahan Schwimmer (uncredited)
- Bernard Punsly Milt
- Ronald Sinclair J. Douglas Williamson (uncredited)
- Dave Roberts Police Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Sally Sage Girl Entering Locker Room (uncredited)
- Edwin Brian Newsboy (uncredited)
- Charles Randolph First Fight Referee (uncredited)
- Jack Austin Cop #1 (uncredited)
- Frank Riggi Gaspar Rutchek
- Harry Leroy Spectator at Second Fight (uncredited)
- Dorothy Varden Minor Role (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Han hecho de mí un criminal” and “Hanno fatto di me un criminale”.
- Also known as
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- Han hecho de mí un criminal
- Hanno fatto di me un criminale
- Je suis un criminel
- Zum Verbrecher verurteilt
- Tornaram-me um Criminoso
- De gjorde mig till brottsling
- Em van fer un criminal
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They Made Me a Criminal FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of They Made Me a Criminal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is They Made Me a Criminal?
They Made Me a Criminal runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was They Made Me a Criminal released?
They Made Me a Criminal was released on January 21, 1939.
Who directed They Made Me a Criminal?
They Made Me a Criminal was directed by Busby Berkeley.
More films by Busby Berkeley Who is in the cast of They Made Me a Criminal?
They Made Me a Criminal stars Irving Bacon as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited), Ward Bond as Lenihan and William B. Davidson as Ennis, among 69 credited actors.
Where can I watch They Made Me a Criminal?
In the US, They Made Me a Criminal is streaming on Artiflix, Darkroom and Fandor and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling (availability from JustWatch).
Does They Made Me a Criminal have a post-credit scene?
No. They Made Me a Criminal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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