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The Big Shakedown

1934, Movie, NR, 64 mins

The Big Shakedown: Review

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Overblown crime melodrama starring Farrell as an unassuming druggist who gets pulled into a phony medicine scheme engineered by former bootlegger Cortez. The druggist agrees to become involved in the plan because he falls for the mobster's claims that it would be beneficial to the poor, who can buy his medicine at lower prices. Farrell's motivations aren't entirely humanitarian; he also sees the scheme as a good way to make a few extra dollars so he can marry his sweetheart,... read more leave a comment

The Big Shakedown: Cast & Details

Year: 1934
Rated NR
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Cast
 Charles Farrell: Jimmy Morrell
Bette Davis: Norma Frank
Ricardo Cortez: Barnes
Glenda Farrell: Lil
Allen Jenkins: Lefty
Henry O'Neill: Sheffner

 

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Posted: 8/1/2008

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