The Vice Squad(1931)
The dramatic story of a "stool pigeon" who "took the rap" for a girl he himself had "framed"
The Vice Squad Synopsis
A diplomat is blackmailed by crooked vice cops into helping them frame prostitutes.
The Vice Squad (1931) is a crime and drama film directed by John Cromwell, released on May 29, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Paul Lukas, Kay Francis, Judith Wood and William B. Davidson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cromwell
- Writers:
- Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Ralph Rainger
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Vice Squad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Lukas
as Stephen Lucarno
Kay Francis
as Alice Morrison
Judith Wood
as Madeleine Hunt
William B. Davidson
as Magistrate Tom Morrison
Rockliffe Fellowes
as Detective-Sergeant Mather
Esther Howard
as Josie
- Monte Carter
Monte Carter
as Max Miller - Public Defender
Juliette Compton
as Ambassador's Wife
G. Pat Collins
as Pete - Detective
Phil Tead
as Tony - Waiter
Davison Clark
as Doctor
Tom Wilson
as Night Court Attendant
Key crew
Directed by John Cromwell, written by Oliver H.P. Garrett.
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The Vice Squad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Vice Squad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Vice Squad online?
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Who stars in The Vice Squad?
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The main cast of The Vice Squad (1931) includes Paul Lukas, Kay Francis, Judith Wood, William B. Davidson and Rockliffe Fellowes. The film was directed by John Cromwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Vice Squad released?
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The Vice Squad was released on May 29, 1931 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Vice Squad worth watching?
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The Vice Squad (1931) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 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.