Day of Reckoning (1933 film)
1933 film
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Day of Reckoning is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film starring Richard Dix, Madge Evans and Conway Tearle. It is based on a novel by Morris Lavine.[1] When a man is sent to prison, his wife is romanced by another man.
Directed byCharles Brabin
Screenplay by
Based on
novel
by Morris Lavine
by Morris Lavine
Produced byLucien Hubbard (assoc. producer)
| Day of Reckoning | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charles Brabin |
| Screenplay by | |
| Based on | novel by Morris Lavine |
| Produced by | Lucien Hubbard (assoc. producer) |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ted Tetzlaff |
| Edited by | Adrienne Fazan |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 65-70 minutes (7 reels[1]) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
John Day is arrested for a shortage in his accounts at work. His wife Dorothy asks for help from lusting friend George Hollins, who orders John's lawyer to assure that John receives a two-year jail sentence.
Cast
- Richard Dix as John Day
- Madge Evans as Dorothy Day
- Conway Tearle as George Hollins
- Una Merkel as Mamie
- Stuart Erwin as Jerry
- George McFarland as Johnny Day (as Spanky McFarlane)
- Isabel Jewell as Kate Lovett
- James Bell as Slim
- Raymond Hatton as Hart
- Paul Hurst as Harry
- John Larkin as Abraham
- Wilfred Lucas as Guard
- Samuel S. Hinds as O'Farrell
