The Secret Six

Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.

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Release date

18 Apr 1931

Runtime

1 h 23 min

• TMDB 5.6

Genres

• Crime
• Drama

Director

George W. Hill

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Countries

• US

Cast

Wallace Beeryas Louis 'Slaughterhouse' ScorpioLewis Stoneas Richard 'Newt' Newton - Attorney at LawJohnny Mack Brownas Hank RogersJean Harlowas Anne CourtlandMarjorie Rambeauas PeachesPHPaul Hurstas Nick Mizoski - the GougerClark Gableas Carl LucknerRalph Bellamyas Johnny FranksJohn Miljanas Joe ColimoDeWitt Jenningsas Chief of Police Donlin

Writers

FMFrances Marion

Cinematography

HWHarold Wenstrom

Studios

Metro-Goldwyn-MayerCPCosmopolitan Productions

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