The Secret Six(1931)
The Secret Six Synopsis
Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.
The Secret Six (1931) is a crime and drama film directed by George W. Hill, released on April 18, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Johnny Mack Brown and Jean Harlow. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- George W. Hill
- Writers:
- Frances Marion
- Producers:
- Irving Thalberg, George W. Hill
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Wenstrom
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Six Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wallace Beery
as Louis 'Slaughterhouse' Scorpio
Lewis Stone
as Richard 'Newt' Newton - Attorney at Law
Johnny Mack Brown
as Hank Rogers
Jean Harlow
as Anne Courtland
Marjorie Rambeau
as Peaches
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Nick Mizoski - the Gouger
Clark Gable
as Carl Luckner
Ralph Bellamy
as Johnny Franks
John Miljan
as Joe Colimo
DeWitt Jennings
as Chief of Police Donlin
Murray Kinnell
as Metz - the Dummy
Fletcher Norton
as Jimmy Delano
Key crew
Directed by George W. Hill, written by Frances Marion, produced by Irving Thalberg and George W. Hill.
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The Secret Six Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Secret Six – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Six online?
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The Secret Six (1931) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Secret Six?
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The main cast of The Secret Six (1931) includes Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Johnny Mack Brown, Jean Harlow and Marjorie Rambeau. The film was directed by George W. Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Six released?
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The Secret Six was released on April 18, 1931 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Secret Six worth watching?
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The Secret Six (1931) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 17 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.