Romance of the Underworld (1928)
When a gangster's speakeasy is raided by the police, one of the people picked up is the gangster's pretty young girlfriend. A kind-hearted cop takes pity on her and helps her get out of that life. While waitressing to earn money for college, she meets a wealthy and handsome young man and they fall in love--but he doesn't know about her somewhat shady past and her relationship with the gangster.
Director: Irving Cummings
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: November 10, 1928
Cast
- Mary Astor - Judith Andrews
- Ben Bard - Derby Dan Manning
- Robert Elliott - Edwin Burke
- John Boles - Stephen Ransome
- Oscar Apfel - Champagne Joe
- Helen Lynch - Blondie Nell
- William H. Tooker - Asa Jenks
Screenplay
- Paul Armstrong (Theatre Play)
- Sidney Lanfield (Story)
- Douglas Z. Doty
- Garrett Graham
Editing: Frank E. Hull
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
blackmail, detective
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Romance of the Underworld about?
- When a gangster's speakeasy is raided by the police, one of the people picked up is the gangster's pretty young girlfriend. A kind-hearted cop takes pity on her and helps her get out of that life. While waitressing to earn money for college, she meets a wealthy and handsome young man and they fall in love--but he doesn't know about her somewhat shady past and her relationship with the gangster.
- Who directed Romance of the Underworld?
- Romance of the Underworld was directed by Irving Cummings.
- Who stars in Romance of the Underworld?
- Romance of the Underworld stars Mary Astor, Ben Bard, Robert Elliott, John Boles, Oscar Apfel, Helen Lynch.
- How long is Romance of the Underworld?
- Romance of the Underworld has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Romance of the Underworld?
- Romance of the Underworld is a Drama film.
- Where was Romance of the Underworld produced?
- Romance of the Underworld was produced in United States of America.