Frankie and Johnny (also known as Frankie and Johnnie)[2] is a 1936 American film.[2]
| Frankie and Johnny | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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]
Plot
editThe story of a maidenly woman, Frankie, and Johnnie, the man "who done her wrong."
Cast
edit- Helen Morgan as Frankie
- Chester Morris as Johnny Drew
- Lilyan Tashman as Nellie Bly
References
edit- ^ 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.
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