

Great Guy
1936-12-01 · 66 min · ★ 6.3
A meat inspector sets out to rid his town of payoff deals affecting the quality of meat being sold to the public.
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- Directors
- John G. Blystone
- Production companies
- Grand National Pictures, Zion Meyers Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
James CagneyJohnny 'Red' Cave
Mae ClarkeJanet Henry
James BurkePatrick James Aloysius 'Pat' Haley
Edward BrophyPete Reilly
Henry KolkerAbel Canning
Bernadene HayesHazel Scott
Edward McNamaraCaptain Pat Hanlon
Robert GlecklerMarty Cavanaugh
Joe SawyerJoe Burton
Edward GarganHenchman Al
Matty FainHenchman Tim
Mary GordonMrs. Ogilvie
Wallis ClarkJoel Green
Douglas WoodMayor
Robert LoweryMr. Parker (Uncredited)
Murdock MacQuarrieMr. Marvin (Uncredited)
Harry TenbrookJoe (Uncredited)
Lee ShumwayMike (Uncredited)
John DilsonCity Editor (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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