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Cast
James Cagney
as Flicker Hayes, aka Jerry Allen
Joan Blondell
as Rose Lawrence
Victor Jory
as Nick Gardella
Frank Craven
as Pop Sims, aka Jim Parker
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Gardella
Harold Huber
as J.C. Ward, Curly's Hitman
Russell Hopton
as Monk, Curly's Hitman
Ralf Harolde
as Frank 'Red' Deering
John Qualen
as Dutch, Santa Avila's Cabbie
Bradley Page
as Dan 'Danny' Curly
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1934
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, Crime
Votes10
DirectorLloyd Bacon
WritersTom Buckingham, Niven Busch, Robert Lord
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHe Was Her Man
About He Was Her Man
A safecracker goes straight after doing a stretch for a bum rap. He agrees to do one last job for his "pals". He then flees from killers with a San Francisco fisherman's fiancee.
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, He Was Her Man leans on a strong ensemble — James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Victor Jory — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1934.
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