On the Spot(1940)
XTRA! XTRA!... Frankie's In Another Jam... but this time it's really a JAM!
On the Spot Synopsis
Frankie Kelly is the soda jerk and embryo scientist in Midvales only drugstore. Two murders and an attempted killing suddenly swing Midvale into national prominence. Frankie and his pal, Jefferson, become involved when a wounded gangster starts to tell them where $300,000 in stolen loot is hidden, but he is murdered before he can give them all of the information. The search is on.
On the Spot (1940) is a mystery and comedy film directed by Howard Bretherton, released on June 11, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Frankie Darro, Mary Kornman, Mantan Moreland and John St. Polis. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Bretherton
- Writers:
- George Waggner, George Waggner, Dorothy Davenport
- Producers:
- Grant Withers
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Neumann
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
On the Spot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frankie Darro
as Frankie 'Doc' Kelly
Mary Kornman
as Ruth Hunter
Mantan Moreland
as Jefferson White
John St. Polis
as Doc Hunter
Robert Warwick
as Cyrus Haddon
- Maxine Leslie
Maxine Leslie
as Gerry Dailey
Lillian Elliott
as Mrs. Kelly
LeRoy Mason
as Smilin' Bill
Gene O'Donnell
as Slats Eckert
Russell Hopton
as Dave Nolan
Jeffrey Sayre
as Hype Innes
Dave O'Brien
as Charlie
Key crew
Directed by Howard Bretherton, written by George Waggner, George Waggner and Dorothy Davenport, produced by Grant Withers.
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On the Spot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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On the Spot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On the Spot online?
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Who stars in On the Spot?
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The main cast of On the Spot (1940) includes Frankie Darro, Mary Kornman, Mantan Moreland, John St. Polis and Robert Warwick. The film was directed by Howard Bretherton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On the Spot released?
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On the Spot was released on June 11, 1940 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is On the Spot worth watching?
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On the Spot (1940) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.