The Secret Six (1931)

The Secret Six (1931) poster

Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.

Director: George W. Hill
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Harold Wenstrom
Editing: Blanche Sewell
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

secret society, bootlegging, pre-code

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret Six about?
Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.
Who directed The Secret Six?
The Secret Six was directed by George W. Hill.
Who stars in The Secret Six?
The Secret Six stars Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Johnny Mack Brown, Jean Harlow, Marjorie Rambeau, Paul Hurst.
How long is The Secret Six?
The Secret Six has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Secret Six?
The Secret Six is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was The Secret Six produced?
The Secret Six was produced in United States of America.