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King of the Underworld (1939)

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Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!

Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Lewis Seiler
  • Profile picture of Humphrey Bogart
    Joe Gurney Humphrey Bogart
  • Profile picture of Kay Francis
    Dr. Carole Nelson Kay Francis
  • Profile picture of James Stephenson
    Bill Stevens James Stephenson
  • Profile picture of John Eldredge
    Dr. Niles Nelson John Eldredge
  • Profile picture of Jessie Busley
    Aunt Josephine Jessie Busley
  • Profile picture of Arthur Aylesworth
    Dr. Sanders Arthur Aylesworth
  • Profile picture of Harland Tucker
    Mr. Ames Harland Tucker
  • Profile picture of Charley Foy
    Slick Charley Foy

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