Shooting Straight

Jul 20, 1930

1h 10m

★ 6.3

Dix at his best in a dramatic romance that will thrill woman, hearten men and gladden youngsters with the greatest fight ever screened.

Overview

A gambler wanted for murder hides under the guise of a clergyman.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Shooting Straight Trailers

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Cast

Larry Sheldon / Ted Walters

Richard Dix

Doris Powell

Mary Lawlor

Reverend Powell

James Neill

Ace Martin / Ed Winters

Matthew Betz

Chick

George Cooper

Tommy Powell

William Janney

Detective Regan

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Stevens

Clarence Wertz

Spike

Eddie Sturgis

Butch

Dick Curtis

Frenchie

Mischa Auer

Young Craps Player

James Eagles

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