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Human Cargo
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Human Cargo

1936-05-15 · 66 min · ★ 7.5

Action · Comedy · Crime · Mystery

Bonnie Brewster and "Packy" Campbell, rival reporters on competing newspapers, team up to put an end to a smuggling gang that brings illegal aliens to the United States, and then makes further victims of them by extortion payments. They go to Vancouver, Canada and board a ship carrying aliens. But the gang recognizes them as reporters and gang-henchmen Tony Scula (Ralf Harolde) and Ira Conklin take them off the ship. But Campbell recognizes Scula as the gunman who killed Carmen Zoro.

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Directors
Allan Dwan
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Claire TrevorClaire TrevorBonnie Brewster
Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyPacky Campbell
Alan DinehartAlan DinehartLionel Crocker
Helen TroyHelen TroySusie
Rita HayworthRita HayworthCarmen Zoro
Morgan WallaceMorgan WallaceGilbert Fender
Ralph MorganRalph MorganDistrict Attorney Carey
Herman BingHerman BingFritz Schultz
John McGuireJohn McGuire'Spike' Davis
Ralf HaroldeRalf HaroldeTony Sculla
Wade BotelerWade BotelerBob McSweeney
Harry WoodsHarry WoodsIra Conklin
Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasPolice Chief
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneDetective
Eddie BuzardEddie BuzardCopy Boy
Claudia ColemanClaudia ColemanNewspaper 'Loney Hearts' Columnist
Edward CooperDetective / Butler
Milla DavenportGerman
Arno FreyGerman Husband
Otto FriesOtto FriesGerman Cook

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