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Dangerous to Know
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Wikipedia article
'Dangerous to Know' is a 1938 American crime film and starring Anna May Wong, Akim Tamiroff and Gail Patrick. The movie was directed by Robert Florey. Bosley Crowther of 'The New York Times' called the film a "second-rate melodrama, hardly worthy of the talents of its generally capable cast."Crowther, Bosley. 'Dangerous to Know' (film review). 'The New York Times', March 11, 1939.
It is based on British crime writer Edgar Wallace's hit 1930 play 'On the Spot' which had been inspired by the career of Al Capone.
Plot
Racketeer Steve Recka, art patron and political power-maker, rules his town Madame Lan Ying, his beautiful Oriental friend and hostess with an iron hand. He meets Margaret van Kase, a socialite not impressed by his power nor his wealth, having no money herself.
Cast
* Anna May Wong as Madame Lan Ying
* Akim Tamiroff as Stephen Recka
* Gail Patrick as Margaret Van Case
* Lloyd Nolan as Inspector Brandon
* Harvey Stephens as Phillip Easton
* Anthony Quinn as Nicky Kusnoff
* Roscoe Karns as Duncan
* Porter Hall as Mayor Bradley
* Barlowe Borland as Butler
* Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Carson
* Hugh Sothern as Harvey Gregson
* Edward Pawley as John Rance
* Eddie Marr as Crouch
* Harry Worth as Hanley
* Robert Brister as Councilman Murkil
* Pierre Watkin as Senator Carson
References
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