

Risky Business
1939-03-03 · 65 min · ★ 6.5
Radio commentator Dan Clifford takes desperate chances to save the life of a young girl who has been kidnapped.
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- Directors
- Arthur Lubin
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
George MurphyDan Clifford
Dorothea KentMary Dexter
Eduardo CiannelliPhilip Decarno
Leon AmesHinge Jackson
El BrendelAxel
Richard TuckerDistrict Attorney
Frances RobinsonNorma Jameson
John WraySilas
Arthur LoftPolice Captain Wallace
Pierre WatkinAbernathy
Grant RichardsJack Norman
Charles TrowbridgeHenry Jameson
Mary ForbesMrs. Jameson
George DavisSolar (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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