Smart Money (1931)
Just a small-town barber who became a "big-shot" gambler-riding high and handsome until he went balmy for a blonde!
Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.
Director: Alfred E. Green
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: June 11, 1931
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: David Mendoza
Cinematography: Robert Kurrle
Editing: Jack Killifer
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement
Keywords
cheating, poker, gambling, gangster, blonde, revenge, death, pre-code, grifter, frame up, dice
More Films by Director: Alfred E. Green
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smart Money about?
- Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.
- Who directed Smart Money?
- Smart Money was directed by Alfred E. Green.
- Who stars in Smart Money?
- Smart Money stars Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, Evalyn Knapp, Ralf Harolde, Noel Francis, Margaret Livingston.
- How long is Smart Money?
- Smart Money has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Smart Money?
- Smart Money is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Smart Money produced?
- Smart Money was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Smart Money?
- The themes of Smart Money include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement.