Illegal (1932)

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This is the story of a woman who kicks out her no-good second husband after he wastes all her money. Since gambling and drink had taken all her money, she decides to use the money from a windfall to open an illegal after hours night club and gambling parlor, in order to provide her two daughters with a high society education. Eventually she gets caught, and the daughters take over the night club and legitimize it. But the daughters have conflicts, and the no-good husband shows up to complicate matters.

Director: William C. McGann
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: John Rawlins
Production: Warner Bros. First National
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement

Keywords

gambling

More Films by Director: William C. McGann
More Films in Genre: Crime, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illegal about?
This is the story of a woman who kicks out her no-good second husband after he wastes all her money. Since gambling and drink had taken all her money, she decides to use the money from a windfall to open an illegal after hours night club and gambling parlor, in order to provide her two daughters with a high society education. Eventually she gets caught, and the daughters take over the night club and legitimize it. But the daughters have conflicts, and the no-good husband shows up to complicate matters.
Who directed Illegal?
Illegal was directed by William C. McGann.
Who stars in Illegal?
Illegal stars Isobel Elsom, Ivor Barnard, D.A. Clarke-Smith, Margot Grahame.
How long is Illegal?
Illegal has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is Illegal?
Illegal is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was Illegal produced?
Illegal was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Illegal?
The themes of Illegal include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement.