Double Deal (1939)
Guns Bark As Rival Gangs Fight For Power!
Tommy McCoy and "Dude" Markey are both in love with Harlem singer/dancer Nita. Markey robs a jewelry store and turns the loot over to gang-boss Murray Howard. Later, Markey robs the safe, steals the jewelry, and, in order to get rid of his rival for Nita, frames the robbery on McCoy. The latter's big-brother thinks otherwise and, with Nita's help, sets out to prove it.
Director: Arthur Dreifuss
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 16, 1939
Cast
- Monte Hawley - Jim McCoy
- Jeni Le Gon - Nita
- Edward Thompson - Dude Markey
- Florence O'Brien - Sally
- Buck Woods
- Maceo Bruce Sheffield - Murray Howard
- Charles Hawkins
- Jack Clisby
- Tom Southern
- Vernon McCalla
Screenplay
- Arthur Hoerl (Screenplay)
- Arthur Hoerl (Story)
Production: George Randol Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
all black cast, harlem, new york city, swing music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Double Deal about?
- Tommy McCoy and "Dude" Markey are both in love with Harlem singer/dancer Nita. Markey robs a jewelry store and turns the loot over to gang-boss Murray Howard. Later, Markey robs the safe, steals the jewelry, and, in order to get rid of his rival for Nita, frames the robbery on McCoy. The latter's big-brother thinks otherwise and, with Nita's help, sets out to prove it.
- Who directed Double Deal?
- Double Deal was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
- Who stars in Double Deal?
- Double Deal stars Monte Hawley, Jeni Le Gon, Edward Thompson, Florence O'Brien, Buck Woods, Maceo Bruce Sheffield.
- How long is Double Deal?
- Double Deal has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Double Deal?
- Double Deal is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Double Deal produced?
- Double Deal was produced in United States of America.