Thunder in the City

Apr 22, 1937

1h 27m

★ 5.4

FLAMING WITH PUNCH-PACKED EXCITEMENT!

Overview

A visiting American engages in a bold business promotion, the likes of which the British have not seen.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Atlantic Film Company

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Cast

Dan Armstrong

Edward G. Robinson

Lady Patricia 'Pat' Graham

Luli Deste

Duke Of Glenavon

Nigel Bruce

Duchess Of Glenavon

Constance Collier

Henry V. Manningdale

Ralph Richardson

Sir Peter

Arthur Wontner

Lady Challoner

Annie Esmond

James

Cyril Raymond

Dolly

Elizabeth Inglis

Snyderling

James Carew

Millie

Everley Gregg

Dr. Plumet

Donald Calthrop

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