Whirlpool (1934)
His was a life of the past...theirs of the future!
An ex-convict tries to connect with the daughter who doesn't even know he exists.
Director: Roy William Neill
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: April 10, 1934
Cast
- Jack Holt - Buck Rankin
- Jean Arthur - Sandy
- Donald Cook - Bob
- Allen Jenkins - Mac
- Lila Lee - Helen
- John Miljan - Barney Gaige
- Rita La Roy - Thelma
- Oscar Apfel - Editor
- Willard Robertson - Morrison
- Ward Bond - Farley
Screenplay
- Ethel Hill (Screenplay)
- Dorothy Howell (Screenplay)
- Howard Emmett Rogers (Story)
Cinematography: Benjamin H. Kline
Editing: Richard Cahoon
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, newspaper, jealousy, self sacrifice, fiancé, carnival, deception, hypochondriac, jail, reporter, ex-con, pre-code, father daughter reunion, hidden identity, manslaughter
More Films by Director: Roy William Neill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Whirlpool about?
- An ex-convict tries to connect with the daughter who doesn't even know he exists.
- Who directed Whirlpool?
- Whirlpool was directed by Roy William Neill.
- Who stars in Whirlpool?
- Whirlpool stars Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook, Allen Jenkins, Lila Lee, John Miljan.
- How long is Whirlpool?
- Whirlpool has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Whirlpool?
- Whirlpool is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Whirlpool produced?
- Whirlpool was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Whirlpool?
- The themes of Whirlpool include: Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Prison Riot and Anarchy.