The Payoff(1935)
She put her husband on the spot... and her heart on the auction block!
The Payoff Synopsis
An honest sports columnist's greedy wife persuades him to go easy on a cheat, famous for crooked sports deals.
The Payoff (1935) is a romance, crime and drama film directed by Robert Florey, released on January 9, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars James Dunn, Claire Dodd, Patricia Ellis and Alan Dinehart. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Florey
- Writers:
- George Bricker, Joel Sayre
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur L. Todd
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Payoff Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Dunn
as Joe McCoy
Claire Dodd
as Maxine McCoy
Patricia Ellis
as Connie Travers
Alan Dinehart
as Marty Bleuler
Joseph Crehan
as Harvey Morris
Frankie Darro
as Jimmy Moore
Frank Sheridan
as George Gorman
- Eddie Shubert
Eddie Shubert
as Beetles Davis
Al Hill
as Mike
Paul Porcasi
as Nick
George Humbert
as Hotel Clerk
Virginia Dabney
as Marty's Blonde Girlfriend (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Florey, written by George Bricker and Joel Sayre.
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The Payoff Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Payoff – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Payoff?
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The main cast of The Payoff (1935) includes James Dunn, Claire Dodd, Patricia Ellis, Alan Dinehart and Joseph Crehan. The film was directed by Robert Florey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Payoff released?
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The Payoff was released on January 9, 1935 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is The Payoff worth watching?
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The Payoff (1935) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.