Two Seconds(1932)
HIS LIFE WAS A LIVING HELL until he killed the thing that Crushed him!
Two Seconds Synopsis
A condemned murderer, in the process of being executed, relives the events that led to his being sentenced to die in the electric chair. Told in flashback, we witness a sleazy dancehall girl dupe a high rise riveter into marriage so she can live off of him. But when he loses his job and his marbles, she ends up supporting him with money from her side man--and misses no opportunity to rub it in his face that she's now supporting him in his emasculated state. As the animosity grows and things get more and more unbearable, he is eventually driven to desperate measures.
Two Seconds (1932) is a drama and crime film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, released on May 28, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Edward G. Robinson, Vivienne Osborne, Guy Kibbee and Preston Foster. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Writers:
- Harvey F. Thew, Elliott Lester
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Composer:
- W. Franke Harling
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Two Seconds Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward G. Robinson
as John Allen
Vivienne Osborne
as Shirley Day
Guy Kibbee
as Bookie
Preston Foster
as Bud Clark
J. Carrol Naish
as Tony
- Frederick Burton
Frederick Burton
as Judge
Harry Beresford
as Doctor
Dorothea Wolbert
as Lizzie, Cleaning Lady
Berton Churchill
as The Warden
William Janney
as College Boy at Execution
Edward McWade
as The Prison Doctor
- Gladys Lloyd
Gladys Lloyd
as Woman
Key crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Harvey F. Thew and Elliott Lester.
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Two Seconds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 25 ratings.
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Two Seconds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Two Seconds online?
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Two Seconds (1932) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Two Seconds?
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The main cast of Two Seconds (1932) includes Edward G. Robinson, Vivienne Osborne, Guy Kibbee, Preston Foster and J. Carrol Naish. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Two Seconds released?
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Two Seconds was released on May 28, 1932 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Two Seconds worth watching?
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Two Seconds (1932) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.