Sergeant Madden(1939)
The Father A Cop . . . The Son A Killer
Sergeant Madden Synopsis
A dedicated police officer is torn between family and duty when his son turns to a life of crime.
Sergeant Madden (1939) is a crime and drama film directed by Josef von Sternberg, released on March 24, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Wallace Beery, Alan Curtis, Tom Brown and Fay Holden. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Josef von Sternberg
- Writers:
- Wells Root, William A. Ullman Jr.
- Producers:
- J. Walter Ruben
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Sergeant Madden (1939) Trailer
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Sergeant Madden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wallace Beery
as Sgt. Shaun Madden
Alan Curtis
as Dennis Madden
Tom Brown
as Albert Boylan Jr.
Fay Holden
as Mary Madden
Laraine Day
as Eileen Daly
Marc Lawrence
as Piggy
Marion Martin
as Charlotte LePage
David Gorcey
as Punchy LePage
Ben Welden
as Stemmy
Donald Haines
as Milton
- Etta McDaniel
Etta McDaniel
as Dove
John Kelly
as Nero
Key crew
Directed by Josef von Sternberg, written by Wells Root and William A. Ullman Jr., produced by J. Walter Ruben.
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Sergeant Madden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Sergeant Madden – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sergeant Madden?
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The main cast of Sergeant Madden (1939) includes Wallace Beery, Alan Curtis, Tom Brown, Fay Holden and Laraine Day. The film was directed by Josef von Sternberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sergeant Madden released?
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Sergeant Madden was released on March 24, 1939 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Sergeant Madden worth watching?
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Sergeant Madden (1939) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sergeant Madden?
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