King of the Underworld

NR
1h 7m
1939
6.4 /10 (24)

Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!

Overview

Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1939-01-14

Top Billed Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Joe Gurney

Kay Francis

Dr. Carole Nelson

James Stephenson

Bill Stevens

John Eldredge

Dr. Niles Nelson

Jessie Busley

Aunt Josephine

Arthur Aylesworth

Dr. Sanders

Raymond Brown

Sheriff

Harland Tucker

Mr. Ames

Ralph Remley

Mr. Robert

Charley Foy

Slick

Murray Alper

Eddie

Joe Devlin

Porky

Elliott Sullivan

Mugsy

Alan Davis

Pete

John Harmon

Slats

John Ridgely

Jerry

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