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The Underworld Story

1950-07-26 · 91 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Crime

A blacklisted reporter brings his shady ways to a small-town newspaper after being fired from a big city daily.

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Directors
Cy Endfield
Production companies
FilmCraft Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dan DuryeaDan DuryeaMike Reese
Herbert MarshallHerbert MarshallE.J. Stanton
Gale StormGale StormCatherine Harris
Howard Da SilvaHoward Da SilvaCarl Durham
Michael O'SheaMichael O'SheaRalph Munsey
Mary AndersonMary AndersonMolly Rankin
Gar MooreClark Stanton
Melville CooperMelville CooperMajor Redford
Frieda InescortFrieda InescortMrs. Eldridge
Art BakerArt BakerLieutenant Tilton
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonGeorge Parker
Alan Hale Jr.Alan Hale Jr.Shaeffer
Stephen DunneStephen DunneChuck Lee
Roland WintersRoland WintersStanley Becker
Sue EnglandSue EnglandHelen
Lewis L. RussellLewis L. RussellCalvin
Frances ChaneyFrances ChaneyGrace Calvin
Jay AdlerJay AdlerMunsey's Assistant (uncredited)
Phil ArnoldPhil ArnoldGus the Waiter (uncredited)
Sam BalterNewscaster (uncredited)

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