The Fall Guy (1930)
From the sensational stage hit by George Abbott and James Gleason.
Johnny Quinlan is so desperate for a job that he takes a gig as a "bag man" for the mob. Meanwhile, his beleaguered wife has to deal with her bizarre, unemployed, wise-cracking brother and various neighbors while keeping house in their Brooklyn tenement.
Director: Leslie Pearce
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: June 15, 1930
Cast
- Jack Mulhall - Johnny Quinlan
- Mae Clarke - Bertha Quinlan
- Ned Sparks - Danny Walsh
- Wynne Gibson - Lottie Quinlan
- Pat O'Malley - Charles Newton
- Thomas E. Jackson - 'Nifty' Herman
- Tom Kennedy - Detective Burke
- Alan Roscoe - Detective Joe Keefe
- James Donlan - The Bill Collector
Screenplay
- Tim Whelan (Screenplay)
- George Abbott
- James Gleason
Cinematography: Leo Tover
Editing: Archie Marshek
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
drug dealer, gangster, marriage, florist, saxophone, pre-code
More Films by Director: Leslie Pearce
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fall Guy about?
- Johnny Quinlan is so desperate for a job that he takes a gig as a "bag man" for the mob. Meanwhile, his beleaguered wife has to deal with her bizarre, unemployed, wise-cracking brother and various neighbors while keeping house in their Brooklyn tenement.
- Who directed The Fall Guy?
- The Fall Guy was directed by Leslie Pearce.
- Who stars in The Fall Guy?
- The Fall Guy stars Jack Mulhall, Mae Clarke, Ned Sparks, Wynne Gibson, Pat O'Malley, Thomas E. Jackson.
- How long is The Fall Guy?
- The Fall Guy has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Fall Guy?
- The Fall Guy is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Fall Guy produced?
- The Fall Guy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Fall Guy?
- The themes of The Fall Guy include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.