Shakedown (1936)
A struggling young engineer, Bob Sanderson, refuses to marry the very-rich Edith Stuart until he can support her on his own earnings. He goes to work for her father as a messenger in the telegraph business, and, via his engineering skills, discovers a plot to kidnap Edith.
Director: David Selman
Genre: Action, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: July 17, 1936
Cast
- Lew Ayres - Bob Sanderson
- Joan Perry - Edith Stuart
- Thurston Hall - T. Gregory Stuart
- Victor Kilian - Caretaker
- Henry Mollison - Ralph Gurney
- John Gallaudet - Hawsley
- Gene Morgan - Presto Mullins
- George McKay - Spud
- Albert J. Smith - Cop
- Wyrley Birch - Mr. Morrison
Screenplay
Cinematography: Henry Freulich
Editing: Gene Milford
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David Selman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shakedown about?
- A struggling young engineer, Bob Sanderson, refuses to marry the very-rich Edith Stuart until he can support her on his own earnings. He goes to work for her father as a messenger in the telegraph business, and, via his engineering skills, discovers a plot to kidnap Edith.
- Who directed Shakedown?
- Shakedown was directed by David Selman.
- Who stars in Shakedown?
- Shakedown stars Lew Ayres, Joan Perry, Thurston Hall, Victor Kilian, Henry Mollison, John Gallaudet.
- How long is Shakedown?
- Shakedown has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Shakedown?
- Shakedown is a Action, Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Shakedown produced?
- Shakedown was produced in United States of America.