Directed by:
Byron HaskinScreenplay:
Dalton TrumboCinematography:
Hal MohrComposer:
Albert GlasserCast:
John Payne, William Bishop, Doe Avedon, John Rogers, Joe Flynn, Maurice Manson, Roy Roberts, Percy Helton, Charles Sullivan, Herb Vigran, Harold Miller (more)Plots(1)
Political corruption is vividly depicted as a ruthless WWI veteran takes almost complete control of a state with the help of a crooked lawyer. The film is enhanced by John Payne's persuasive performance as "The Boss." (official distributor synopsis)
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