The Billion Dollar Scandal
Hell Popped When Frenzied Finance Faced the Dazzling Spotlight of Exposure!
NR 1933 · 78 min · Crime, Drama
An ex-convict working for a wealthy oil baron uncovers trouble while his brother becomes involved with the boss's daughter.
Directed by Harry Joe Brown · Written by Graham Baker
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Robert Armstrong Frank "Fingers" Partos -
Frank Morgan John Dudley Masterson -
Constance Cummings Doris Masterson -
Frank Albertson "Babe" Partos -
James Gleason "Ratsy" Harris -
Warren Hymer "Kid" McGurn -
Olga Baclanova "Goo Goo" [script name: Anna] - W Walter Walker Mr. Parker
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Edmund Breese Mr. Haddock -
Hale Hamilton Mr. Jackson -
William B. Davidson Jim Lawrence -
Irving Pichel Albert Griswold
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