gangster,police chief,organized crime,pre-code,vigilantism

The Beast of the City (1932)

Poster for The Beast of the City

Beware the hunters who stalk their prey through city jungles!

Police Chief Jim Fitzpatrick is after gangster Sam Belmonte. He uses his own corrupt brother Ed to watch over Daisy who was associated with Belmonte.

Cast & Crew

Director
Charles Brabin
  • Profile picture of Walter Huston
    Capt. Jim Fitzpatrick Walter Huston
  • Profile picture of Jean Harlow
    Daisy Stevens, aka Mildred Beaumont Jean Harlow
  • Profile picture of Wallace Ford
    Det. Ed Fitzpatrick Wallace Ford
  • Profile picture of Jean Hersholt
    Samuel 'Sam' Belmonte Jean Hersholt
  • Profile picture of Dorothy Peterson
    Mary Fitzpatrick Dorothy Peterson
  • Profile picture of Tully Marshall
    Defense Attorney Michaels Tully Marshall
  • Profile picture of Emmett Corrigan
    Police Chief 'Burt' Burton Emmett Corrigan
  • Profile picture of Warner Richmond
    Police Lt. Tom Warner Richmond

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Keywords

  • gangster
  • police chief
  • organized crime
  • pre-code
  • vigilantism