Dangerous Business(1946)
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Dangerous Business Synopsis
Two young lawyers open an office together. They are hired to defend a utilities magnate who claims he has been framed. He is kidnapped by a gangster, and a battle royal ensues when the lawyers try to rescue him.
Dangerous Business (1946) is a comedy and drama film directed by D. Ross Lederman, released on June 20, 1946 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Forrest Tucker, Lynn Merrick, Gerald Mohr and Gus Schilling. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- D. Ross Lederman
- Writers:
- Harry Essex, Harold Jacob Smith
- Producers:
- Ted Richmond
- Cinematographer:
- George Meehan
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Dangerous Business Cast & Crew
Main cast
Forrest Tucker
as Clayton Russell
Lynn Merrick
as Lizbeth Ellsworth
Gerald Mohr
as Duke
- Gus Schilling
Gus Schilling
as Alexander Pough
Shemp Howard
as Monk
Frank Sully
as Bert
Cora Witherspoon
as Mrs. Abigail Ellsworth
Thurston Hall
as B.J. Calhoun
Ernie Adams
as Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
Dona Dax
as Girl (uncredited)
Vernon Dent
as Fat Man (uncredited)
Jack Mower
as Policeman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by D. Ross Lederman, written by Harry Essex and Harold Jacob Smith, produced by Ted Richmond.
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Dangerous Business Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Dangerous Business – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Dangerous Business?
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The main cast of Dangerous Business (1946) includes Forrest Tucker, Lynn Merrick, Gerald Mohr, Gus Schilling and Shemp Howard. The film was directed by D. Ross Lederman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dangerous Business released?
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Dangerous Business was released on June 20, 1946 and runs for 59m.
Is Dangerous Business worth watching?
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Dangerous Business (1946) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.