We Who Are About to Die (1937)
The Terrific drama about men who are about to die!
John Thompson is kidnapped by mobsters after quitting his job. Then he is arrested, tried, and sentenced to death for murders they committed. A suspicious detective thinks he is innocent and works to save his life.
Director: Christy Cabanne
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: January 8, 1937
Cast
- Preston Foster - Steven Mathews
- Ann Dvorak - Connie Stewart
- John Beal - John Thompson
- Ray Mayer - Bright Boy Schultz
- Gordon Jones - Slim Tolliver
- Russell Hopton - MacAndrews
- J. Carrol Naish - Nick Trotti
- Paul Hurst - Tip Fuller
- Frank Jenks - Clyde Beasley
- John Wray - Jerry Daley
Screenplay
- John Twist (Screenplay)
- David Lamson (Novel)
Editing: Arthur Roberts
Production: RKO Radio Pictures, Edward Small Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
trial
More Films by Director: Christy Cabanne
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We Who Are About to Die about?
- John Thompson is kidnapped by mobsters after quitting his job. Then he is arrested, tried, and sentenced to death for murders they committed. A suspicious detective thinks he is innocent and works to save his life.
- Who directed We Who Are About to Die?
- We Who Are About to Die was directed by Christy Cabanne.
- Who stars in We Who Are About to Die?
- We Who Are About to Die stars Preston Foster, Ann Dvorak, John Beal, Ray Mayer, Gordon Jones, Russell Hopton.
- How long is We Who Are About to Die?
- We Who Are About to Die has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is We Who Are About to Die?
- We Who Are About to Die is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was We Who Are About to Die produced?
- We Who Are About to Die was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of We Who Are About to Die?
- The themes of We Who Are About to Die include: Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama.