The Czar of Broadway (1930)
AS THRILLING AS THE WAIL OF A POLICE SIREN!
Mort Bradley, New York political boss and underworld czar, controls not only the city's most popular nightclub but also much of the press; however, the managing editor of the Times is determined to expose him. Jay Grant, a San Francisco reporter, is assigned to investigate Mort, who believes Jay to be a country boy and is delighted to see him fall in love with Connie Colton, of whom Mort has tired. Dismayed to learn that Jay is a reporter, Mort plans to have his gunman, Francis, kill him, but both Mort and Francis are shot by rival gangsters. Jay, believing that Mort will recover, rushes to the newspaper with an exposé, but while writing it he learns of Mort's death and decides their friendship would not permit him to submit the story. He leaves his paper and embarks on a new life with Connie.
Cast
- John Wray - Morton Bradstreet
- Betty Compson - Connie Colton
- John Harron - Jay Grant
- Claud Allister
- Wilbur Mack
- King Baggot
- Edmund Breese
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Czar of Broadway about?
- Mort Bradley, New York political boss and underworld czar, controls not only the city's most popular nightclub but also much of the press; however, the managing editor of the Times is determined to expose him. Jay Grant, a San Francisco reporter, is assigned to investigate Mort, who believes Jay to be a country boy and is delighted to see him fall in love with Connie Colton, of whom Mort has tired. Dismayed to learn that Jay is a reporter, Mort plans to have his gunman, Francis, kill him, but both Mort and Francis are shot by rival gangsters. Jay, believing that Mort will recover, rushes to the newspaper with an exposé, but while writing it he learns of Mort's death and decides their friendship would not permit him to submit the story. He leaves his paper and embarks on a new life with Connie.
- Who directed The Czar of Broadway?
- The Czar of Broadway was directed by William James Craft.
- Who stars in The Czar of Broadway?
- The Czar of Broadway stars John Wray, Betty Compson, John Harron, Claud Allister, Wilbur Mack, King Baggot.
- How long is The Czar of Broadway?
- The Czar of Broadway has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Czar of Broadway?
- The Czar of Broadway is a Crime film.
- Where was The Czar of Broadway produced?
- The Czar of Broadway was produced in United States of America.