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The Ruling Voice
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The Ruling Voice

1931-09-10 · 76 min · ★ 6.2

Romance · Drama · Crime

A mob boss has a change of heart when his daughter convinces him to move on from crime.

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Directors
Rowland V. Lee
Production companies
First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Walter HustonWalter HustonJack Bannister
Loretta YoungLoretta YoungGloria Bannister
Dudley DiggesDudley DiggesAbner Sneed
David MannersDavid MannersDick Cheney
Doris KenyonDoris KenyonMary Stanton
John HallidayJohn HallidayDexter Burroughs
Nora CecilNora CecilMalcom's Nurse (uncredited)
Charles MiddletonCharles MiddletonBoard Member (uncredited)
Nat PendletonNat PendletonBoard Member (uncredited)

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