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Shakedown

1950-09-01 · 80 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Jack Early is a photographer who will stop at nothing to climb his way to the very top of the success ladder. On the strength of his sheer tenacity, he gets a job with a major newspaper, and it's not long before he's made a name for himself by charming a notorious crime boss, Nick Palmer, into allowing himself to be photographed. Palmer takes him under his wing, but Early decides to bite the hand that feeds him and sets Palmer and another crime boss, Colton, against one another.

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Directors
Joseph Pevney
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Howard DuffHoward DuffJack Early
Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyNick Palmer
Peggy DowPeggy DowEllen Bennett
Lawrence TierneyLawrence TierneyHarry Colton
Bruce BennettBruce BennettDavid Glover
Anne VernonAnne VernonNita Palmer
Jack ReitzenJack ReitzenJoe Downing
Peter VirgoRoy
Charles SherlockCharles SherlockSam
Elsie BakerPalmer's Maid (uncredited)
Ralph BrooksPhotographer (uncredited)
Douglas CarterPhotographer (uncredited)
Peggie CastlePeggie CastleCoat-Check Girl at Bay View Club (uncredited)
Jack ChefeJack ChefeShop Proprietor (uncredited)
Chester ConklinChester ConklinChet (uncredited)
Bert DavidsonPhotographer (uncredited)
Joe DoughertyJoe DoughertyMan (uncredited)
Roy EngelWaiter Captain (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersParty Guest (uncredited)
James GarwoodUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

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