The Mad Game (1933)
Men cringed before him...Only one woman understood him...and she alone knew the secret that inspired his ruthless campaign against the kidnapping racket.
Bootlegger Ed Carson is sent to prison. His old gang turns from liquor (now legal) to kidnapping. When they nab the son and daughter-in-law of the judge who sent Carson to prison, he is paroled to help in the capture.
Director: Irving Cummings
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: October 27, 1933
Cast
- Spencer Tracy - Edward Carson
- Claire Trevor - Jane Lee
- Ralph Morgan - Judge Penfield
- Howard Lally - Thomas Penfield
- J. Carrol Naish - Chopper Allen
- John Miljan - William Bennett
- Matt McHugh - Butts McGhee
- Kathleen Burke - Marilyn Kirk
- Mary Mason - Lila Penfield
Screenplay
- William M. Conselman (Screenplay)
- William M. Conselman (Story)
- Henry Johnson (Screenplay)
- Henry Johnson (Story)
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, kidnapping
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mad Game about?
- Bootlegger Ed Carson is sent to prison. His old gang turns from liquor (now legal) to kidnapping. When they nab the son and daughter-in-law of the judge who sent Carson to prison, he is paroled to help in the capture.
- Who directed The Mad Game?
- The Mad Game was directed by Irving Cummings.
- Who stars in The Mad Game?
- The Mad Game stars Spencer Tracy, Claire Trevor, Ralph Morgan, Howard Lally, J. Carrol Naish, John Miljan.
- How long is The Mad Game?
- The Mad Game has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Mad Game?
- The Mad Game is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Mad Game produced?
- The Mad Game was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mad Game?
- The themes of The Mad Game include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Prison Riot and Anarchy.