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King of the Underworld
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King of the Underworld

1939-01-14 · 67 min · ★ 6.4

Romance · Crime · Drama

Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.

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Directors
Lewis Seiler
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartJoe Gurney
Kay FrancisKay FrancisDr. Carole Nelson
James StephensonJames StephensonBill Stevens
John EldredgeJohn EldredgeDr. Niles Nelson
Jessie BusleyJessie BusleyAunt Josephine
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthDr. Sanders
Raymond BrownSheriff
Harland TuckerHarland TuckerMr. Ames
Ralph RemleyMr. Robert
Charley FoyCharley FoySlick
Murray AlperMurray AlperEddie
Joe DevlinJoe DevlinPorky
Elliott SullivanElliott SullivanMugsy
Alan DavisPete
John HarmonJohn HarmonSlats
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyJerry
Richard BondRichard BondInterne
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinDistrict Attorney
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeDr. Ryan
Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyDr. Jacobs

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