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Whipsaw

1935-12-18 · 82 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama

Hot jewels from London make their way to New York, where they are stolen by racketeer Ed Dexter, who hides them with the help of his vivacious girlfriend, Vivian Palmer. Federal agent Ross McBride goes undercover to infiltrate the gang and, suspecting Vivian can lead him to the jewels, comes to her aid when she is chased by a rival gang. The two flee to the Midwest with both gangs in pursuit, but Vivian is not as gullible as Ross thinks.

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Directors
Sam Wood
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Myrna LoyMyrna LoyVivian Palmer
Spencer TracySpencer TracyRoss 'Mac' McBride aka Danny Ross Ackerman
Harvey StephensHarvey StephensEd Dexter
William HarriganWilliam Harrigan'Doc' Evans
Clay ClementClay ClementHarry Ames
Robert GlecklerRobert GlecklerSteve Arnold
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickRobert W. Wadsworth
Georges RenaventGeorges RenaventMonetta
Paul StantonPaul StantonJustice Department Chief Hughes
Wade BotelerWade BotelerDetective Humphries
Don RowanDon RowanCurley
John QualenJohn QualenWill Dabson
Irene FranklinIrene FranklinMme. Marie
Lillian LeightonLillian LeightonAunt Jane
J. Anthony HughesJ. Anthony HughesBailey
William IngersollDr. Williams
Charles IrwinLarry King

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