"Just a small-town barber who became a "big-shot" gambler-riding high and handsome until he went balmy for a blonde!"

1931

1h 21m

6.9(30 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Edward G. Robinson

Nick 'The Barber' Venizelos

James Cagney

Jack

Evalyn Knapp

Irene Graham

Ralf Harolde

Sleepy Sam

Noel Francis

Marie

Margaret Livingston

District Attorney's Girl

Maurice Black

Greek Barber

Billy House

Irontown Salesman-Gambler

Paul Porcasi

Alexander Amenoppopolus

Gladys Lloyd

2nd Cigar Stand Clerk

Creative team

Directed by: Alfred E. Green
Written by: Kubec Glasmon
John Bright
Produced by: Alfred E. Green

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