Dangerous to Know (1938)

Directed by

Robert Florey

Genre

mystery film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 10m

Rated

NR

Rating

6.6 of 10 from 9 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A gangster's influence and desire for a high-society woman lead to conflict and danger. A Chinese love interest from his past complicates his plans.

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What happens

Dangerous to Know is a 1938 American crime film directed by Robert Florey and starring Anna May Wong, Akim Tamiroff and Gail Patrick. The screenplay is based on British crime writer Edgar Wallace's hit 1930 play On the Spot, which had been inspired by the career of Al Capone. Wong reprised her stage role from the New York production in the film. The supporting cast features Lloyd Nolan and Anthony Quinn. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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