Frankie and Johnny (1936 film)
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] |
| Produced by | William Saal |
| Written by | Moss Hart[1] Lou Goldberg |
| Story by | Jack Kirkland |
| Based on | Frankie and Johnny by Jack Kirkland[1] |
| Starring | Chester Morris Helen Morgan Lilyan Tashman |
| Music by | Victor Young |
| Cinematography | Joseph Ruttenberg |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date | May 1, 1936 |
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]
Synopsis
The story of a maidenly woman, Frankie, and Johnnie, the man "who done her wrong."
Cast
- Helen Morgan as Frankie
- Chester Morris as Johnny Drew
- Lilyan Tashman as Nellie Bly
References
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