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Cast
Robert Armstrong
as Frank "Fingers" Partos
Frank Morgan
as John Dudley Masterson
Constance Cummings
as Doris Masterson
Frank Albertson
as "Babe" Partos
James Gleason
as "Ratsy" Harris
Warren Hymer
as "Kid" McGurn
Olga Baclanova
as "Goo Goo" [script name: Anna]
Walter Walker
as Mr. Parker
Edmund Breese
as Mr. Haddock
Hale Hamilton
as Mr. Jackson
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1933
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes1
DirectorHarry Joe Brown
WritersGraham Baker, Gene Towne
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Billion Dollar Scandal
About The Billion Dollar Scandal
An ex-convict working for a wealthy oil baron uncovers trouble while his brother becomes involved with the boss's daughter.
Directed by Harry Joe Brown, The Billion Dollar Scandal leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Armstrong, Frank Morgan, Constance Cummings — 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 1933.
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