The Great O'Malley(1937)
A Tale of a Heartless Policeman
The Great O'Malley Synopsis
Officer James O'Malley, a true believer in law and order, treats even the smallest offenses with the utmost seriousness. But O'Malley brings bad publicity to the force when his pigheaded ethics become the subject of a scathing news story, and he's subsequently relegated to traffic cop. While on the beat, he tickets impoverished family man John Phillips, unaware that his stubbornness will set off a series of devastating events for Phillips.
The Great O'Malley (1937) is a drama film directed by William Dieterle, released on February 13, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Pat O'Brien, Sybil Jason, Humphrey Bogart and Ann Sheridan. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- William Dieterle
- Writers:
- Milton Krims, Tom Reed
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Great O'Malley Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pat O'Brien
as James Aloysius 'Jim' / 'Jimmy' O'Malley
- Sybil Jason
Sybil Jason
as Barbara 'Babs' Phillips
Humphrey Bogart
as John Philips
Ann Sheridan
as Judy Nolan
Frieda Inescort
as Mrs. Philips
Donald Crisp
as Police Captain Cromwell
Henry O'Neill
as Defense Attorney
Craig Reynolds
as Motorist Honking Horn
Hobart Cavanaugh
as Reporter Pinky Holden
- Gordon Hart
Gordon Hart
as Doctor Attending O'Malley
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. O'Malley
- Mabel Colcord
Mabel Colcord
as Mrs. Flaherty
Key crew
Directed by William Dieterle, written by Milton Krims and Tom Reed.
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The Great O'Malley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Great O'Malley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great O'Malley online?
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The Great O'Malley (1937) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Great O'Malley?
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The main cast of The Great O'Malley (1937) includes Pat O'Brien, Sybil Jason, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan and Frieda Inescort. The film was directed by William Dieterle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great O'Malley released?
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The Great O'Malley was released on February 13, 1937 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Great O'Malley worth watching?
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The Great O'Malley (1937) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.