Frankie and Johnnie

1936 1h 6m EN

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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The story of a woman, Frankie, and the man who has done her wrong, Johnnie.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Helen Morgan
Frankie
Chester Morris
Johnnie Drew
Lilyan Tashman
Nellie Bly
Cora Witherspoon
Mrs. Lumpy Thornton
Walter Kingsford
Timothy
William Harrigan
Curley
Jean Brooks
Cabaret Girl
Montagu Love
Colonel Brand

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chester Erskine
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 66-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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90 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Helen Morgan and Chester Morris and Lilyan Tashman carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0027639 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chester Erskine directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 66-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
290 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Helen Morgan and Chester Morris and Lilyan Tashman carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0027639 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.