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Cast
Rod La Rocque
as Lawrence Thomas Jr.
Marian Nixon
as Katherine 'Kit' van Buren
Betty Compson
as Mollie Cole
Jack Adair
as Joseph 'Joe' Ross
John Dilson
as Arnold Crane
Edward Keane
as Arthur Hill
Donald Kerr
as Al Wilson
Joseph W. Girard
as Thomas J. Harrison, District Attorney
John Bantry
as Fred Cole
Edward LeSaint
as Lawrence Thomas Sr.
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1936
Runtime1h 01m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes7
DirectorVin Moore
WritersJames Mulhauser
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Drag Net
About The Drag Net
A playboy takes a job as an assistant district attorney, finds himself up against a tough crime boss and his gang.
Directed by Vin Moore, The Drag Net leans on a strong ensemble — Rod La Rocque, Marian Nixon, Betty Compson — 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 crime titles of 1936.
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