The Billion Dollar Scandal

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The Billion Dollar Scandal

"Hell Popped When Frenzied Finance Faced the Dazzling Spotlight of Exposure!"

1933

1h 18m

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Drama

Overview

An ex-convict working for a wealthy oil baron uncovers trouble while his brother becomes involved with the boss's daughter.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

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]

Walter Walker

Mr. Parker

Edmund Breese

Mr. Haddock

Hale Hamilton

Mr. Jackson

Creative team

Directed by: Harry Joe Brown
Written by: Graham Baker
Gene Towne

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