King of the Underworld (1939)

  • NR
  • 01/07/1939 (US)
  • Romance, Crime, Drama
  • 1h 7m

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

Overview

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.

Lewis Seiler

Director

W.R. Burnett

Story

George Bricker

Screenplay

Vincent Sherman

Screenplay

Cast

Humphrey Bogart's headshot

Humphrey Bogart

Joe Gurney
Kay Francis's headshot

Kay Francis

Dr. Carole Nelson
James Stephenson's headshot

James Stephenson

Bill Stevens
John Eldredge's headshot

John Eldredge

Dr. Niles Nelson
Jessie Busley's headshot

Jessie Busley

Aunt Josephine
Arthur Aylesworth's headshot

Arthur Aylesworth

Dr. Sanders
Raymond Brown's headshot

Raymond Brown

Sheriff
Harland Tucker's headshot

Harland Tucker

Mr. Ames

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