Frankie and Johnny (1936 film)
Frankie and Johnny | |
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Directed by | Chester Erskine[1] John H. Auer[1] |
Written by | Moss Hart[1] Lou Goldberg |
Story by | Jack Kirkland |
Based on | Frankie and Johnny by Jack Kirkland[1] |
Produced by | William Saal |
Starring | Chester Morris Helen Morgan Lilyan Tashman |
Cinematography | Joseph Ruttenberg |
Music by | Victor Young |
Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date | May 1, 1936 |
Running time | 66 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Frankie and Johnny (also known as Frankie and Johnnie)[2] is a 1936 American film.[2]
The film was shot on location in The Bronx, New York[2] and sat on the shelf for two years before being released by the studio due to interference from United States film censors.[2]
Synopsis[]
The story of a maidenly woman, Frankie, and Johnnie, the man "who done her wrong."
Cast[]
- Helen Morgan as Frankie
- Chester Morris as Johnny Drew
- Lilyan Tashman as Nellie Bly
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Frankie and Johnnie Credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-11-29.
- ^ a b c d F.S.N. (May 25, 1936). "Frankie and Johnnie (1936) Frankie and Johnnie' at Globe". The New York Times.
External links[]
Categories:
- English-language films
- 1936 films
- 1936 drama films
- American films
- American drama films
- American black-and-white films
- Films scored by Victor Young
- Films set in New York City
- Films shot in New York City
- Republic Pictures films
- 1930s drama film stubs