The Big Shakedown(1934)
A New Type of Racket Exposed! In This Thrilling Underworld Drama
The Big Shakedown Synopsis
Former bootlegger Dutch Barnes pressures neighborhood druggist Jimmy Morrell into making cut-rate knockoff toiletry, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products.
The Big Shakedown (1934) is a drama and crime film directed by John Francis Dillon, released on January 6, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Charles Farrell, Bette Davis, Ricardo Cortez and Glenda Farrell. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- John Francis Dillon
- Writers:
- Niven Busch, Rian James, Samuel G. Engel
- Producers:
- Samuel Bischoff
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Composer:
- Bernhard Kaun
- Production:
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Big Shakedown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Farrell
as Jimmy Morrell
Bette Davis
as Norma Nelson
Ricardo Cortez
as Dutch Barnes
Glenda Farrell
as Lily 'Lil' Duran
Allen Jenkins
as Lefty
Henry O'Neill
as Mr. Sheffner
Dewey Robinson
as Slim
John Wray
as Higgins
Philip Faversham
as John
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Regan
Renee Whitney
as Mae LaRue
G. Pat Collins
as Gyp
Key crew
Directed by John Francis Dillon, written by Niven Busch, Rian James and Samuel G. Engel, produced by Samuel Bischoff.
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The Big Shakedown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Big Shakedown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Shakedown online?
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The Big Shakedown (1934) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Shakedown?
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The main cast of The Big Shakedown (1934) includes Charles Farrell, Bette Davis, Ricardo Cortez, Glenda Farrell and Allen Jenkins. The film was directed by John Francis Dillon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Shakedown released?
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The Big Shakedown was released on January 6, 1934 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is The Big Shakedown worth watching?
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The Big Shakedown (1934) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 16 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.