King of the Underworld
Don't kill this killer! Bring him back alive!
1939 · 1h 7m · PASSED
Crime, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Lewis Seiler
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.
Director and cast
- Lewis Seiler Director
- Humphrey Bogart as Joe Gurney
- Kay Francis as Dr. Carole Nelson
- James Stephenson as Bill Stevens
- John Eldredge as Dr. Niles Nelson
- Jessie Busley as Aunt Josephine
- Arthur Aylesworth as Dr. Sanders
- Raymond Brown as Sheriff
- Harland Tucker as Mr. Ames
- Ralph Remley as Mr. Robert
- Charley Foy as Slick
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