Dangerous to Know(1938)
No woman ever survived his love!
Dangerous to Know Synopsis
Racketeer Steve Recka, art patron and political power-maker, rules his town and Madame Lan Ying, his beautiful friend and hostess (read:mistress), with an iron hand. He meets Margaret Van Kase, a socialite not impressed by his power nor his wealth, having no money herself, and Steve makes frantic efforts to win her and turns away from the loyal Lin Yang.
Dangerous to Know (1938) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Robert Florey, released on March 11, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Gail Patrick, Akim Tamiroff, Anna May Wong and Lloyd Nolan. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Florey
- Writers:
- Horace McCoy, William R. Lipman, Edgar Wallace
- Producers:
- Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Theodor Sparkuhl
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Dangerous to Know Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gail Patrick
as Margaret Van Kase
Akim Tamiroff
as Stephen Recka
Anna May Wong
as Madame Lan Ying
Lloyd Nolan
as Inspector Brandon
Roscoe Karns
as Duncan
Porter Hall
as Mayor Bradley
Anthony Quinn
as Nicolai Kusoff
Harvey Stephens
as Philip Easton
Barlowe Borland
as Butler
Hedda Hopper
as Mrs. Carson
Hugh Sothern
as Harvey Greggson
Edward Pawley
as John Rance
Key crew
Directed by Robert Florey, written by Horace McCoy, William R. Lipman and Edgar Wallace, produced by Edward T. Lowe Jr..
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Dangerous to Know Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Dangerous to Know – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dangerous to Know online?
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Dangerous to Know (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dangerous to Know?
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The main cast of Dangerous to Know (1938) includes Gail Patrick, Akim Tamiroff, Anna May Wong, Lloyd Nolan and Roscoe Karns. 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 Dangerous to Know released?
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Dangerous to Know was released on March 11, 1938 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Dangerous to Know worth watching?
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Dangerous to Know (1938) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.