King of the Underworld (1939)
Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!
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.
Director: Lewis Seiler
Genre: Romance, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: January 14, 1939
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
Screenplay
- W.R. Burnett (Story)
- George Bricker (Screenplay)
- Vincent Sherman (Screenplay)
Music: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: Sidney Hickox
Editing: Frank DeWar
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
on the run
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King of the Underworld about?
- 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.
- Who directed King of the Underworld?
- King of the Underworld was directed by Lewis Seiler.
- Who stars in King of the Underworld?
- King of the Underworld stars Humphrey Bogart, Kay Francis, James Stephenson, John Eldredge, Jessie Busley, Arthur Aylesworth.
- How long is King of the Underworld?
- King of the Underworld has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is King of the Underworld?
- King of the Underworld is a Romance, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was King of the Underworld produced?
- King of the Underworld was produced in United States of America.