The Frame-Up

May 2, 1937

0h 59m

★ 6.0

SHOOTING THE WORKS IN THRILLS!

Overview

A detective investigates a racing scam.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

The Frame-Up Trailers

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Cast

Mark MacArthur

Paul Kelly

Betty Lindale (as Jacqueline Wells)

Julie Bishop

Joe Lavery

George McKay

Larry Mann (aka John Mench)

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Franey Forrester

Ray Bennett

Capt. Donovan

Wade Boteler

Ellery Richards

Edward Earle

James (J.R.) Weston

C. Montague Shaw

Soapy Connor

John Tyrrell

Spud Gitale

Ted Oliver

Dr. Phillips

Horace Murphy

Horse Player (uncredited)

Ernie Adams

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